Staff Accountant

Set Free Alaska; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Stipend

Job summary

Set Free Alaska is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of the organization. You will maintain accurate accounting records, ensure nonprofit compliance, and aid in financial reporting to safeguard assets and support mission-driven programs.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in accounting or related field, 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to pass required screenings in Alaska.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting processes including, but not limited to: Ensure expenses are coded to programs, grants and funding sources properly.
• New vendor documentation including TIN matching & debarment review.
• Contracts & leases ensuring required documentation, insurance, and active agreements are in place.
• Assist with payroll processing and related quarterly and annual reporting.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash accounts monthly.
• Review agency travel for compliance.
• Maintain agency insurance, prepare renewals & certificates ensuring coverage adequacy.
• Prepare and annual giving statements and annual 1099 Forms with timely filing.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Prepare journal entries as needed for GL reporting and accuracy.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting principles

Fund accounting

Post and manage accounting records

Meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

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Job summary

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the organization by maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with nonprofit regulations, and assisting with financial reporting. This role plays a key part in safeguarding organizational assets and supporting mission-driven programs through sound financial practices.

Benefits

• Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short Term Disability
• 401K with 3% match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Stipend

Qualifications

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Applications
• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit and/or behavioral health environment

Skills required

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop accounting software
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate workPunctuality and consistency in reporting to work
• Able to:
  • Be a team player, demonstrate motivation and exercise discretion and dependability
  • Stay current with payroll and pertinent regulations
  • Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect

Job responsibilities

• Manage accounting processes including, but not limited to:
  • Ensure expenses are coded to programs, grants and funding sources properly.
  • New vendor documentation including TIN matching & debarment review
  • Contracts & leases ensuring required documentation, insurance, and active agreements are in place
  • Assist with payroll processing and related quarterly and annual reporting
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash accounts monthly
  • Review agency travel for compliance
  • Maintain agency insurance, prepare renewals & certificates ensuring coverage adequacy
  • Prepare and annual giving statements and annual 1099 Forms with timely filing
  • Assist with annual budget preparation
  • Prepare journal entries as needed for GL reporting and accuracy