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Alaska Mountain Guides is hiring for an Accountant Assistant position starting in the spring of 2019.
Expected number of hours - 40-45 hrs/week - 5 days per week
Year round position
Hourly Rate: $14-$18/hr DOE
Starting spring of 2019
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
⢠Team player, able to work independently, multi task, fast learner, handle conflicting deadlines, remain calm, professional and stay focused. Excellent communicator (written and verbal).
⢠Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
⢠Intermediate proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.
⢠Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy.
⢠Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.
⢠Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
⢠Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
⢠Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
⢠Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
⢠Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
⢠Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
⢠Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
⢠May work extended hours during peak business cycles, deadlines.
WORK STANDARDS:
⢠Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with office team, and good customer service skills
⢠Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
⢠Subject to and expected to comply with all company employment policies
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting:
⢠Reports to Accounting Manager (for Accounting/Bookkeeping functions).
⢠Work closely with Owners for furthering company operational goals.
⢠Work closely with Operations Manager/Client Care manager for sales efforts and administration specific responsibilities
⢠Work closely with Accounting Manager for accounting functions.
Accounting Functions
⢠Support Accounting Department as necessary
⢠Record all business transactions and retain all accounting records for all companies
⢠Support processing functions such as:
o Processing credit card sales
o Accounts receivable & collection notices
o Bill payments
o Receipt processing and QuickBooks entries
⢠Verify and post accounts receivable transactions to general ledger and other records, following established procedures for processing receipts and cash, and prepare bank deposits
⢠Support processing of payroll
o Process time sheets, compute and process wage and salary payments and related withholdings, and manage the preparation, delivery, and reporting of payroll processes
⢠Reconcile Credit Card statements to accurately allocate expenses by Class and Company
⢠Intercompany service agreements
⢠Cruise company receivables tracking and invoicing
⢠Other accounting functions as needed
Sales/Client Care Functions
⢠Support sales efforts - Answer phone calls and emails from guests looking to book trips. Facilitate booking/sales
⢠Support Sales, Administrative, and Operations departments with daily responsibilities
o Coordinate with appropriate manager for specific functions
⢠Support Client Care efforts such as pre-trip emails, post-trip follow ups, Welcome Letters, and paperwork collection - secondary to accounting functions.
⢠Phone reception - help support phone reception
Other office support functions as needed
