Accounting Specialist I
The Accounting Specialist I is a key position in SERRC’s finance office and is responsible for assisting SERRC’s Finance Director and SERRC staff. This position will occasionally assist SERRC’s business service clients. This position will be the point of contact for SERRC employee questions regarding travel reimbursements and accounts payable invoices. This position requires the ability to manage several tasks at one time with frequent interruptions.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Google Suite
Valid AK driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Completion of college level accounting coursework or equivalent work experience preferred
Working knowledge of database systems that track program specific information
Working knowledge of financial accounting systems preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal instruction
Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities
Communicate effectively with vendors and SERRC staff both verbally and in writing
Maintain accurate and complete records and files
Must be a team player and willing to assist where/when needed
Ability to work with people from diverse educational, cultural, social and economic backgrounds
Maintain confidentiality
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.
Typical Duties:
Coordinate accounts payable processing for SERRC and assist with the coding of expenditures and reconciliation of monthly statements
Respond to staff and vendor inquires
Create Vendor files and file accounts payable invoices Perform other duties as assigned to ensure program success and meet organizational goals
Track all SERRC staff credit cards
Reconcile and post all monthly credit card statements
Prepare and deliver bank deposits
Prepare and post journal entries as necessary
Act as back up for HR activities related to online applications, reference check calls, employment contract creation and distribute new employee hire paperwork
Create and maintain SERRC personnel files
Update employee information
File monthly employee timesheets
Prepare and track SERRC contractor contracts as requested
Assist Tech Ops with creation/updates of new purchasing data base
Track SERRC purchase orders
Point of contact for SERRC major grants related to purchasing, invoicing, payments and tracking
Assist program managers with planning travel, per diem details and distribution for student camps
Complete employment verifications as needed or requested
Gather information for annual SERRC audit as requested by the Finance Director
Assist other finance staff members with accounts payroll processing for business service clients as needed
Other duties as assigned
Position Location:
The SERRC office is located in Juneau, Alaska.
Working Hours:
Full-Time
Work hours are typically 8:00am-4:30pm AKST.
Salary & Benefits:
Starting at $29.55/hr DOE
SERRC offers an excellent benefits package, including State of Alaska retirement plans (TRS/PERS), health benefits, and sick and annual/personal leave, depending on the length of the employment contract. Employees who work 173 days or more during the contract year are eligible for full-time benefits. Employees who work between 115 and 172 days are eligible for pro-rated health benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in an employee-sponsored 403(b) plan and AFLAC.
SERRC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SERRC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Executive Director or Director of HR.
