Accounting Associate

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Anchorage, AK

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Accounting Associate, you will lead our processing of monthly operating expenses, the tracking of budget to actual expenditures, as well as tracking progress on our strategic plan initiatives. We, the UA Foundation Finance team are a small but mighty team, and you will make us a team of four. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, where everyone’s opinion is important and we strive to provide every opportunity for personal and professional growth. You are provided with flexibility in setting your daily priorities. We do our best to work within reasonable deadlines and encourage cross-training with other team members. Our focus is on finding the best way to accomplish the tasks at hand. To thrive in this role you should have significant experience with enterprise accounting systems as well as several years of daily work with Excel. We believe that Accounting is fun. We value attention to detail and persistence in working toward solutions. Prior experience with commercial accounts payable systems will greatly contribute to success in this role. The Foundation serves all aspects of the University system through its management and accounting for over $500 million in assets. Your work with this team helps put that money in the hands of students and faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants must be willing to provide college transcripts upon request.
• Minimum of two years of professional fiscal experience in a non-profit, governmental, or higher education field.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with commercial accounts payable systems will greatly contribute to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• processing of monthly operating expenses
• tracking of budget to actual expenditures
• tracking progress on our strategic plan initiatives

Benefits

• UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

What This Job Offers

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