Accounting Clerk II (In Office)

GCI Communication Corp • Anchorage, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This in-person position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The Accounting Clerk II supports the Accounting department by performing processing, approvals, adjustments, administration, reporting, and research in a timely and efficient manner while following established guidelines. Depending on the assignment, the primary focus may rotate among Accounts Payable Audit, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing & Treasury.

This intermediate-level position operates under moderate supervision. Employees are responsible for adhering to accounting policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls; protecting confidential information; and taking on additional tasks or assisting in other focus areas as needed. Work is primarily sedentary and involves routine computer use in a standard office or home-office setting. Although usual hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., employees may need to work additional time outside those hours, including weekends and holidays, and may be contacted about business emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in accounting, finance, payment processing, or a related background; relevant work experience and/or education may substitute year for year toward the required total.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated expertise in a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately operate a 10-key by touch.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel; ability to use company intranet and accurately retrieve and enter information in a database or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team, collaborate with diverse colleagues and customers, and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, adaptability, and reliability.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and, when necessary, additional time on weekends, holidays, or before or after normal work hours.
• Ability to work in a standard office or home-office setting and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively and to make valid judgments and decisions.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• May need access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail stores, offices, worksites, or other locations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software.
• Telecommunications experience.
• Other telecommunications-industry or job-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable accounting policies, procedures, regulations, and internal control procedures; ensure controls are implemented, documented, and followed.
• Take on new and additional tasks as assigned and assist in other focus areas as needed.
• Process invoices for payment, including scanning documentation for electronic routing and approval, matching invoices to purchase orders, attaching supporting documentation electronically, and entering invoice data for payment processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and document discrepancies.
• Process check, NACHA, and corporate card payment runs, as well as wire transfers.
• Maintain vendor records and verify vendor change requests to minimize fraud risk.
• Respond promptly and professionally to vendors and internal customers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive, proprietary, and confidential internal and external customer information.
• Meet filing deadlines accurately and on time, and follow workplace safety and security policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED