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Staff Accountant

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant |Alaska Behavioral Health

Administrative Team

Who We Are

Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services.

We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are committed to helping Alaskan’s recover.

About the Team

The Administrative Teams at Alaska Behavioral Health work behind the scenes to ensure smooth daily operations for both our staff and our clients. The Staff Accountant works under the direction of the Controller as part of the Accounting Department performing tasks related to Payroll, Cash & Deposits, General Ledger Reconciliations & Journal Entries and assisting with the reporting of accounts and accounting data.

What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for the coding & recording of daily deposits and credit card deposits.
  • Enters accounts receivable deposits into a computerized accounting system.
  • Prepares weekly General Funds Log for Anchorage.
  • Collects weekly General Funds Logs for Fairbanks, Wasilla & other locations.
  • Assists Accounts Payable with invoice / statement downloads and with recording of credit card transactions.
  • Coordinates with the Grants Administrator to ensure appropriate coding of grant payments received.
  • Coordinates with the Contract contacts for appropriate coding of contract payments received.
  • Enters General Journal Entries for income & expenses reclassification or adjustments needed.
  • Prepares / assists with the entries for Prepaid & Prepaid Rent Entry, monthly estimated incentive, grant revenue, fixed assets and other entries as needed.
  • Enters new Grant or Contract numbers into the accounting system for mini-grants and other contracts.
  • Assists the SR Accountant, Controller & CFO with the Annual Financial Audit.
  • Prepares preparation of biweekly payroll and off-cycle payrolls utilizing the ADP Workforce Now system under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.
  • Verifies employee benefit withholdings are accurate and reconciles with vendor billing statements.
  • Assists employees with timesheet corrections, coding questions, effort reports, etc.
  • Assists the CFO, Controller & SR Accountant with annual audits such as the 401(k) and workers’ compensation audits.
  • Backup for the SR Accountant in the Accounting Department.
  • Cross trains for other back-up duties in the Accounting Department.

Good To Know

  • Position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
  • Full-Time, Exempt.
  • Pay Range is $51,554 to $66,718 depending on experience.
  • In addition to base salary there are opportunities to earn up to 10% salary in annual incentives each year based on achievement of individual and organizational goals.
  • AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children, 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 3% automatically contributed by AKBH, and 5 weeks of PTO for the first year, and 8 weeks of PTO after the first year.
  • What We Need from You

  • Minimum : Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. A combination of work experience and education may be substituted.
  • Experience in non-profit fund / cost accounting is preferred.
  • A thorough understanding and intimate knowledge of the fundamental theories, principles, and terminology appropriate to accounting; and must be able to apply those theories, principles, and accepted procedures to the financial transactions of a nonprofit organization.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with ADP or similar HRIS / Payroll system.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel.
  • Prior Fixed Asset experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of grant accounting requirements.
  • The ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with staff, external customers, and vendors.
  • Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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