Accountant

Alaska Marine Lines • Seattle, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a skilled Accountant to support the financial operations of Alaska Marine Lines and affiliated companies. The Accountant performs a variety of accounting and analytical functions that ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, reconciliations, period close activities, account analysis, and compliance while following established accounting and company procedures. This is a Non-Safety Sensitive position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Accounting related area required
• 1-3 years of accounting work experience
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast-moving, time-restricted environment.
• PC skills required: Windows, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must have Excel skills including tables, formulas, pivot tables, and formatting.
• Be able to communicate in terms of accounting terminology, i.e. debits and credits
• Understand how the income statement and balance sheet interact.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation experience is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Fabric or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general accounting tasks related to period closing, which support the preparation of financial statements and managerial reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries. This involves using financial and statistical data, which must be reviewed, validated, and uploaded into the accounting system.
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections to assist with business planning and decision-making.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, or other business processes with accounting implications, and record necessary transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform analytical reviews to identify errors and explain variances in financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review invoices and assign appropriate general ledger coding to ensure proper financial tracking.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of accounting theory, including an understanding of U.S. GAAP. This involves applying established accounting principles to all relevant tasks and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist with the year-end audit by compiling and summarizing financial information required for external review.
• Perform functions related to accounting for intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation.
• Work directly with the tax department to comprehend and apply property, fuel, and sales tax application and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with department members to learn accounting processes and functions, contributing to a shared understanding of procedures.
• Document work performed and be able to explain the completed tasks, highlighting their importance to business operations.
• Communicate with other departments to gain an understanding of functions, processes, and their impact on company financials.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - medical, dental, and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family
• Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
• Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
• 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution
• Health and Wellness Program - FitOn
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you
• Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
• Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level