NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Principal Accounting Specialist
Barrow, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$35.45/hr - $35.45/hr
4+ years expNEOGOV is a company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for government agencies. The Principal Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing complex accounting duties, maintaining databases, processing transactions, and supervising accounting staff to ensure compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Processes accounting transactions for the Borough in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Borough rules, regulations and ordinances
Reconciles transactions and data according to policies; records changes, reconciles and resolves differences; reviews payroll and accounting records and corrects errors as required
Collects statistical data and compiles data for reports; updates and corrects statistical database
Review a variety of accounting transaction forms and other source documents for compliance to rules and regulations
Interprets and analyzes accounts, grants, budgets and records for administrative officers and staff
Supervise, train and coordinate the daily operations of accounting staff
Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; collects, records, files and distributes related paperwork
Enters accounting data into computer systems, and maintains information system database; enters data, processes transactions, assesses and validates data, compiles documentation, reconciles reports
Maintain records and files associated with accounting systems and related transactions
Responds to requests for information; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; provides technical information to departments, staff and management as authorized
Prepares monthly, quarterly and year end financial, summary and technical reports
Work with customers for resolution with delinquent accounts
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status. (Search & Rescue only)
Respect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all the department missions. (Search & Rescue only)
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status
Respect clients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements
Protect self, co-workers and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education or related work experience
Four years of clerical work experience
Three years of accounting and computer experience /OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of college accounting and business courses /OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Applicants must pass a criminal back ground, finger printing and a Safety TSA test provided by the State of Alaska DOT, to obtain an AOA badge required to operate on airport premises within 30 days of hire
Ability to pass a thorough personal-history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character
Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit (AWIC, not @ Central); Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis
Benefits
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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