Accounting Clerk

Kawanti Adventures and Taquan Air•Ketchikan, AK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor records, and payment documentation. This role helps maintain smooth financial operations by assisting with data entry, reconciliations, and payment processing. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining accounts payable records, vendor contracts, and purchasing documentation, while supporting vendor relationships and identifying opportunities for cost savings. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast paced environment. By consistently meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance with internal policies and collaborating across departments, the Accounting Clerk contributes to the efficiency, integrity, and overall success of the finance team and the Companies.

Requirements

Attention to detail in financial and administrative tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness to learn accounting software such as QuickBooks, DoorLoop, Clover and Stampli.
Ability to be a manage work to meet all deadlines and expectations.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse personalities and departmental requirements.
Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing job requirements in a fast paced and evolving industry.
Ability to multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and ability to learn more advanced ones.
Skilled problem solving, ability to identify solutions, and execute standard relevant processes.
Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating across work segments and departments with diverse personalities and requirements.
Reliable and timely attendance, flexibility to work early mornings and evenings, or weekend days, when workloads require.
Recognize opportunities to contribute and collaborate with other areas and departments when individual workloads are light.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Conduct oneself with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
No felony convictions or criminal convictions that would interfere with job responsibilities.
Minimum 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the Accounting Manager.
Process invoices and credit memos, ensuring appropriate authorizations and coding.
Reconcile vendor and credit card statements to outstanding invoices, ensuring entry of all outstanding activity and accuracy of eventual payments.
Process vendor payments, managing payments to maximize cash flow.
Process and track work-in-progress invoices.
Maintain accounts payable, vendor contracts, and purchasing documents in electronic and/or hard copy.
Identify opportunities for best pricing negotiation and provide assistance to secure terms.
Maintain vendor relationships.
Assists co-workers and management as necessary.
Take on additional responsibilities to support the success of the organization and uphold company values and strategic goals.