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North Slope Borough · 1 week ago

Principal Accounting Specialist

Utqiagvik, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

4+ years exp

North Slope Borough is seeking a Principal Accounting Specialist to perform complex accounting duties. The role involves processing transactions, reconciling data, supervising staff, and preparing financial reports.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

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

Government accounting principlesAccounting software applicationsData entry skillsRecord keepingMathematical computationsSupervisory skillsStatistical data compilationError correctionCustomer service

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. (Search and Rescue only)

Ability to pass a thorough personal-history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character. (Police Department only)

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.