Jr. Accounting Specialist

Presbyterian Hospitality House • Fairbanks, AK

5d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Hospitality House (PHH), Alaska's leading adolescent residential treatment program, is looking for a Jr. Accounting Specialist to join our team at our Fairbanks, Alaska location. This position is Part-Time with the option for Full-Time. The Junior Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department. This position assists with payroll entries, receipts, deposits, expenses, allocations, vendor payments, credit card and fuel receipt documentation, program related claims and reviews, petty cash, rental payments, filing, and other routine finance functions. The Junior Accounting Specialist helps ensure transactions are properly coded, entered, reconciled, documented, and maintained in accordance with Presbyterian Hospitality House policies, generally accepted accounting practices, nonprofit requirements, and applicable state or program regulations.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Accurate data entry skills
• The ability to maintain organized financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• One to two years of bookkeeping, accounting support, payroll, accounts payable, or administrative finance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with QuickBooks and routine financial documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with payroll entries, receipts, deposits, expenses, allocations, vendor payments, credit card and fuel receipt documentation, program related claims and reviews, petty cash, rental payments, filing, and other routine finance functions.
• Ensures transactions are properly coded, entered, reconciled, documented, and maintained in accordance with Presbyterian Hospitality House policies, generally accepted accounting practices, nonprofit requirements, and applicable state or program regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows written procedures.
• Meets recurring deadlines.
• Communicates professionally with staff and vendors.
• Supports compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable nonprofit funding or program requirements.

Benefits

• Health care – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 403(b) – Secure your future with our competitive retirement benefits with a 6% employer match of your annual salary after 6 months of service.
• Accrued Leave – Your well-being is our priority. Enjoy a generous leave package.
• Paid College Tuition: Committed to your growth, you may qualify for tuition reimbursement in a related field after five years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Stay at the forefront of your profession with continuous learning options to further your career and education after one year of service.
• Employment with PHH may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

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