Covenant House Alaska · 2 days ago
Accountant
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCovenant House Alaska is dedicated to providing support for youth in need, and they are seeking an Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities. The role involves payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and GAAP standards.
EducationEmploymentHomeless ShelterNon Profit
Responsibilities
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Covenant House Mission and history
Understands and complies with all Agency policies and procedures
Maintains the agency’s accounting activities in accordance with the agencies’ policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting practices
Agency payroll processing, monthly and quarterly payroll tax reconciliations, accrued leave reconciliations, and other payroll related reporting
Prepares accurate accounts payable and receivable on a routine basis ensuring all accounts/vendors are accurately coded and processed using the agency’s accounting system in a timely manner
Performs general ledger accounting functions including assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure reconciled and accurately allocated, and preparing journal entries for review by the Senior Director of Finance
Cash management including but not limited to completing bank deposits, forwarding deposit information to appropriate Corporate contact and agency donor database manager, and preparing banking transactions for review in a timely manner
Provides support in the preparation of the agency’s annual audit and other internal and external reviews, as necessary
Prepares monthly and quarterly grant billings
Keeps supervisor fully informed at all times
Any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field of study with emphasis in accounting, or similar
2-3 years of professional accounting experience, education can be substituted for work experience
Demonstrated professional knowledge of accounting principles or has the ability to adapt and learn state and federal regulations in a timely manner
Strong ability to relate effectively with staff, youth, and community agencies
Ability to work with people of varied cultural backgrounds and tolerate differences in behavior
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and payroll process
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
Maintain confidentiality
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
Intermediate to advance Excel skills (i.e. pivot tables, vlookups, formulas, data analyses)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills for working with front-line staff, management and board members, plus vendors, community donors and others
Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and Holidays and/or weekends as needed
Possess a current state of Alaska Driving License
Have a clean driving record
Pass federal, state and local background investigation
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred
Company
Covenant House Alaska
Covenant House Alaska is a non-profit Individual & Family Services agency helping homeless,provides education & employment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Callie Benjamin
Executive Coordinator for the CEO
Heidi Huppert
Chief Program Officer
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