General Ledger Accountant

KETCHIKAN INDIAN CORPORATION • Ketchikan, AK

1d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Finance Department by reviewing, reconciling, and summarizing general ledger accounts and budget information. Completes data entry to provide monthly budget reports and special financial projects as assigned. Compiles, reviews and posts in general ledgers. Reviews information or summaries concerning all financial transactions other Finance Department staff recorded in subsidiary ledgers and accounts. Reconciles general ledger accounts periodically (monthly, quarterly, or annually). The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the overall integrity of the accounting data for the assigned accounts and assists the controller with related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Associate Degree in Accounting or business-related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience focusing on advanced accounting.
• On a year-for-year basis, a combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for education and experience requirements.
• Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience focusing on advanced accounting.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles and balances, prepares journal entries, verifies, allocates, and posts transactions to maintain subsidiary accounts.
• Monitors account activity for departments assigned.
• Prepares bank account reconciliation by collecting and analyzing account information and cleaning up stale dated checks lists.
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries and booking revenue transactions; ensures third-party payments reconcile with the general ledger by working with the Revenue Cycle Manager.
• Follows and conducts internal control audits for bank cards, accounts receivables, housing, and third-party payments as assigned.
• Reconciles transactions, investigates and resolves discrepancies, keeps information private, and follows policies and procedures to ensure account accuracy.
• Attends educational workshops, reviews professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with KIC employees, the general public, governmental agencies, and business establishments as warranted.
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for-cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree