Accounting Assistant (Haines, AK)

Accounting Assistant (Haines, AK)

09 Mar 2024
Alaska, Southeast alaska 00000 Southeast alaska USA

Accounting Assistant (Haines, AK)

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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

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