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Alaska SeaLife Center · 1 month ago

Accounting Technician 3 - AR - Payroll

Seward, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$27/hr - $29/hr

4+ years exp

Alaska SeaLife Center is responsible for various accounting support functions and is seeking an Accounting Technician 3. This role involves processing payroll, maintaining accounting records, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.

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Responsibilities

Processes bi-weekly payroll and maintains payroll filing system. Performs updates for all changes to payroll, leave accrual and payroll deductions and maintains related documentation

Prepares payroll tax documents such as W-2s & W-3 annually and 941s quarterly

Prepares quarterly workers compensation and unemployment reporting and assists in preparing documentation for the annual workers compensation audit

Processes ACH payments for payroll and non-payroll purposes

Processes all cash, check, and credit card revenues and maintains cash on hand

Reconciles accounts receivable (A/R) general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

Responsibility for the daily entry of Gate Revenue and ALTRU entries into the Accounting System

Maintains and improves A/R filing systems and associated spreadsheets. Produces monthly A/R invoices and statements. Serves as a contact person for A/R clients and their account activity. Contacts A/R clients to resolve delinquent payments

Performs weekly drawdown of federal grant funds from ASAP

Prepares documents for the annual financial statement and A-133 federal audits

Monitors compliance with established accounting policies and procedures. Assists in editing and updating policies and procedure documents

Assists with general administrative items related to A/R, payroll, and finance functions. Provides assistance to the Accounting Manager, as required

Updates all Timesheets and Payroll Date documents for publication

Recommends process and transactional improvements for payroll and A/R functions

Cross-trains and supports vacationing accounting staff when needed

Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, vendors, clients, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, goodwill, cooperation, and providing high standards of service

Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting knowledgePayroll experienceAdvanced Excel skillsTime managementCustomer serviceAttention to detailOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsPublic presentations

Required

A vocational certificate or Associate's degree in a related field with a minimum of six years' experience in a similar position, a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of four years' experience in a similar position, or the equivalent is required

Accounting knowledge and payroll experience are required

Must possess advanced skills in time management, organization, prioritization, customer service, attention to detail, and oral and written communication

Must have the ability to present information to non-financial groups, work with diverse individuals, work independently, and interact effectively with staff, senior management, and outside organizations

Skill in written and verbal communication

Skills in Word and Excel for word processing, data analysis, and report creation