Senior Accountant I

Coastal Villages Region Fund•Anchorage, AK

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, posting journal entries, reconciliations, process improvement, fixed-assets, and inventory. The Senior Accountant also provides assistance during period close and external audit processes. This position requires a highly motivated and analytical thinker who is able to work through complex problems and make valid GL accounting recommendations. The Senior Accountant position requires management and leadership skills.

Requirements

Accounting degree with at least 4 years of experience is required.
Ideal candidates will possess the ability to communicate in a professional manner and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
This position requires the ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume work setting and maintain a positive and productive team environment.
A high regard for accuracy and attention to detail, along with strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines, is required.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is not required but is strongly preferred.
Experience working with Great Plains software and online applications systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for general ledger maintenance to include: preparing, reviewing, auditing and verifying journal entries as well as recording accruals, deferrals and reserves
Processing and reporting of fixed assets including periodic depreciation, retirement, transfer and impairments
Researching and reconciling all discrepancies in GL accounts
Following internal controls as identified by management and ensuring GL team is in compliance
Performing financial analysis as needed
Coaching and training team members
Addressing and resolving GL accounting issues caused in other accounting system modules
Assisting in accounting close by monitoring the process and maintaining and reviewing related logs
Assisting in external audit process to include preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditors’ inquiries
Competency in more advanced functionalities of MS Excel such as pivots, lookups, and data manipulation functions
Ability to cover selected responsibilities of Financial Accounting Manager on an as-needed basis
Other duties as assigned