What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist I position at Alaska Teacher Placement?

Position Type :

Other / Accounts Payable

Date Posted : 1 / 6 / 2025

Location : SERRC - Juneau

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

District :

Southeast Regional Resource Center - SERRC Additional Information : Show / Hide

Position Title

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.

Salary : $30

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Accounting Specialist I job openings

Accounting Specialist I

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist I position at Alaska Teacher Placement?

What is the career path for a Accounting Specialist I?

Job openings at Alaska Teacher Placement

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Accounting Specialist I jobs in the Juneau, AK area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Accounting Specialist I jobs in the Juneau, AK area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!