Staff Accountant

Set Free Alaska•Wasilla, AK

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s financial operations by maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with nonprofit regulations, and assisting with financial reporting. The role helps safeguard organizational assets and support mission-driven programs through sound financial practices.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check.
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate work.
Punctuality and consistency in reporting to work.
Ability to be a team player, demonstrate motivation, and exercise discretion and dependability.
Ability to stay current with payroll and pertinent regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting experience.
Experience in a nonprofit and/or behavioral health environment.
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop accounting software.

Responsibilities

Ensure expenses are properly coded to programs, grants, and funding sources.
Manage new vendor documentation, including TIN matching and debarment review.
Ensure contracts and leases have required documentation, insurance, and active agreements in place.
Assist with payroll processing and related quarterly and annual reporting.
Reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash accounts monthly.
Review agency travel for compliance.
Maintain agency insurance, prepare renewals and certificates, and ensure coverage adequacy.
Prepare annual giving statements and annual 1099 forms and file them timely.
Assist with annual budget preparation.
Prepare journal entries as needed for general ledger reporting and accuracy.