Staff Accountant

The Alaska Community Foundation•Anchorage, AK

10d•$26 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is a nonprofit, public foundation with a mission of inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever. ACF works with donors to increase philanthropy and meet needs around the state through effective grantmaking. Managing over $290 million in assets and over 2,400 funds for the benefit of Alaskans, ACF and their 12 local community foundation Affiliates grant approximately $15 million annually to charitable projects and nonprofit organizations. This includes awarding more than 4,000 grants and scholarships annually through more than 20 competitive grant cycles and more than 60 competitive scholarship cycles. Since its inception ACF has awarded more than $250 million in grants in Alaska. To learn more please visit our website: alaskacf.org. POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance team, supporting the Director of Finance in performing the foundation’s daily accounting operations, financial reporting and fund accounting. This position will work collaboratively with one accounting technician and the Senior Staff Accountant performing some of the daily and monthly accounting and financial functions. Your Impact You provide financial support services, administrative support to the Finance team and other Foundation staff, and client services.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree OR
Five(5) + years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in non-profit or fund accounting.
Proficiency in accounting software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, excel, word and outlook.
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively, provide support to accounting staff, and communicate financial information effectively.
Proficiency in entry, review, and processing of accounting information, including contributions, accounts receivable, payables, grants, and other daily processing.
General ledger maintenance, journal entries and reconciliations.
Experience in multiple Bank Reconciliations.
Experience with managing corporate credit card programs.
Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
Knowledge of audit preparation and experience working with an external auditor.
Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting standards (FASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience using accounting software.
Strong ability to answer questions, provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure financial data is secure.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the non-profit sector in Alaska.

Responsibilities

Review daily input of donations input by accounting technician, and create deposits after appropriate approvals.
Review weekly check runs with Director of Finance, and post as appropriate. Generate grant letters and distribute as appropriate.
Make monthly recurring journal entries, and enter for approval.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Facilitate and enter monthly corporate giving program spreadsheets and import information into accounting system after reconciling totals. Assist with monthly, quarterly reporting requirements.
Assist with quarterly fund statements.
Enter and/or review Pick.Click.Give deposits, and ensure checks are correct.
Review profiles of vendors and donors to ensure accurate information and no duplication.
Monitor automatic credit card transactions, obtain backup receipt information and reconcile 25+ corporate cards each month.
Assist in monitoring the finance email inbox with accounting enquiries.
Respond to client inquires as directed.
Work collaboratively with accounting technician, Senior Staff Accountant, and Director of Finance ensuring accurate and efficient processing of daily financial transactions.
Annual review and creation of 1099 forms and filings.
Work with accounting technician on the quarterly stale dated check processes.
Maintain donor confidentiality.