The Alaska Laborers Training School’s Accounting / Office Manager position requires a dedicated and motivated
person who wants to be part of a team that delivers state-of-the-art vocational training. This position provides
critical support to the entire organization, is responsible for accurate financial control, financial reporting,
payroll, recordkeeping, grant reporting as well as understanding the overall mission of AKLTS in developing
Alaska’s Laborers Union workforce. Ensures financial accuracy in all financial transactions and reporting. This
position also provides direct support to the Director and assists with developing and tracking budgets. It
provides oversight of the administrative office staff, the kitchen and dorms, as well as the ordering processes.
AKLTS expects the Accounting / Office Manager to possess a high level of integrity, strong work ethics, and
confidentiality. This key position must be reliable and trustworthy. A financial and background check is
required. This position description is meant to be a general summary for the duties of the Accounting / Office
Manager position. Specific job duties will be determined and assigned with ongoing workload assessment.
Cross training is expected, and specific duties may change periodically.
Pay: Competitive Salary (DOE)
Fringe Benefits: Health, Pension, Legal
Apply at: www.aklts.org/careers
Required Qualifications & Competencies:
Associate degree in accounting or business management, or equivalent business experience, as
well as a knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
5+ years of organizational financial responsibilities including creating of budgets
Professional writing skills needed in an administrative setting
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; high degree of accuracy,
attention to detail and confidentiality
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work on sensitive and confidential issues
Ability to multitask in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
Reliable and dependable; punctual attendance mandatory
Payroll processes and software
HR duties
Tracking budget expenses
Supervisory experience
Proficient with MS Office Suite
QuickBooks experience preferred
Financial & Background checks required
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and prepare annual budget
Maintain and balance general ledger
Prepare profit and loss statement and balance sheet monthly
Prepare weekly payroll, including quarterly reports, benefit reporting, pension reporting,
payroll taxes
Prepare 1099’s and W-2’s
Preparation for annual audit
Record cash receipts and make bank deposits
Monitor training school’s assets, Inventory control, depreciation reporting
Track Gaming profits and prepare reports, 990T and relevant taxes, licensing, reporting
Implements office policies and procedures
Maintain strict confidentially
Supervise office administrative staff, evaluating and monitoring accurate recordkeeping
Supervise kitchen, dormitories, and ordering processes
Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing
variances
Compile invoices/billing/reimbursement documentation for AP/AR payments on a weekly basis
Preforms duties of Human Resource compliance requirements
Works closely and collaboratively with the rest of the training team through clear
communication and support
Responsible for grant budgeting, billing and recordkeeping documentation requirements
Maintain professional filing systems, both physical and electronic
Interact professionally with the public providing general support and relaying accurate
information
Interact professionally with staff, students and apprentices
Cross train with all departments
Preforms other related duties as assigned
