Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance
Supervises: N/A
Status: Full-time Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance team supporting the Director of Finance in
performing the foundations daily accounting operations financial reporting and fund accounting.
This position will work collaboratively with one accounting technician and the Senior Staff
Accountant performing some of the daily and monthly accounting and financial functions.
You provide financial support services administrative support to the Finance team and other
Foundation staff and client services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Operations & Financial Processing
Review daily input of donations input by accounting technician and create deposits
after appropriate approvals
Review weekly check runs with Director of Finance and post as appropriate. Generate
grant letters and distribute as appropriate
Make monthly recurring journal entries and enter for approval
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Perform monthly investment account reconciliations
Reporting & Reconciliation
Facilitate and enter monthly corporate giving program spreadsheets and import
information into accounting system after reconciling totals
Assist with monthly quarterly reporting requirements
Assist with quarterly fund statements
Enter and/or review deposits and ensure checks are correct
Data Integrity & Financial Accuracy
Review profiles of vendors and donors to ensure accurate information and no
duplication
Monitor automatic credit card transactions obtain backup receipt information and
reconcile 25 corporate cards each month
Assist in monitoring the finance email inbox with accounting enquiries.
Respond to client inquires as directed
Work collaboratively with accounting technician Senior Staff Accountant and Director
of Finance ensuring accurate and efficient processing of daily financial transactions
Compliance & Administrative Support
Assist with the annual review and creation of 1099 forms and filings
3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage Alaska 99503 Phone: 907.334.6700 Toll-Free: 855.336.6701

Work with accounting technician on the quarterly stale dated check processes
Maintain donor confidentiality
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate or bachelors degree OR five (5) years of progressive accounting experience
preferably in nonprofit or fund accounting
Proficiency in accounting software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel Word and Outlook
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively support accounting staff and communicate financial
information effectively
CORE COMPETENCIES
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving and critical thinking
Communication and collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management and organization
Integrity and ethical judgment
Customer service and relationship building
Patience and emotional intelligence
Process improvement mindset
Technical Skills
Proficiency in entry review and processing of accounting information (contributions
AR AP grants and daily processing)
General ledger maintenance journal entries and reconciliations
Experience with multiple bank reconciliations
Experience reconciling corporate credit card programs
Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
Knowledge of audit support and working with an accounting team during an audit
Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting standards (FASB) and GAAP
Experience using accounting software
Strong ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure financial data is secure
OTHER QUALITIES
Service-driven attitude aligned with community and philanthropy
Enjoyment in supporting others and contributing to team success
Openness to change and continuous improvement
Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration
3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage Alaska 99503 Phone: 907.334.6700 Toll-Free: 855.336.6701

WORK ENVIRONMENT & ACCESSIBILITY
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. The physical
sensory and environmental requirements described here represent the general nature of
the role and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role may involve a combination of desk-based and active work in a professional office
or field environment. The position requires the ability to effectively engage in
communication operate standard office technology or job-related equipment and perform
the core responsibilities of the role.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this

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