Senior Accounting & Records Specialist

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking an accounting specialist to record and analyze financial transactions, maintain accounting databases, and interpret complex reports for administrative staff.

Responsibilities include processing borough transactions in compliance with applicable rules, reconciling data, maintaining records, preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports, and supervising daily accounting operations. This position requires a high level of accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of government accounting and mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and accounting software applications.
• Skill in reviewing and correcting mathematical calculations and computations.
• Skill in the maneuvering and data entry into the iSeries, JDE Software.
• Skill in data entry.
• Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
• Skill in CIS utility billing system.(Public Works)

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions for the Borough in compliance with applicable Federal, State and Borough rules and regulations.
• Reconcile transactions and data; review payroll and accounting records for errors.
• Collect data and compile reports; update statistical databases.
• Review accounting forms for regulatory compliance.
• Interpret and analyze accounts, grants, budgets and records for staff.
• Supervise, train and coordinate daily accounting staff operations.
• Enter accounting data into computer systems and maintain databases.
• Maintain records and files associated with accounting systems.
• Respond to information requests and correct errors in financial entries and reports.

Skills

Records management

Accounting software

Data entry

iSeries/JDE

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college accounting

Four years clerical experience

Three years accounting and computer experience

Tools

iSeries

JDE Software

Public Works CIS system

Job description

North Slope Borough is seeking an accounting specialist to record and analyze financial transactions, maintain accounting databases, and interpret complex reports for administrative staff.

Responsibilities include processing borough transactions in compliance with applicable rules, reconciling data, maintaining records, preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports, and supervising daily accounting operations. This position requires a high level of accuracy and integrity.