Senior Accountant

Under the general direction of the ASRC Controller, the incumbent applies principles of accounting and finance to develop and interpret financial and accounting concepts. This position provides support for monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, planning, and analysis of the Corporation, primarily for the Utqiaġvik subsidiaries. The secondary function of this position is to provide support in the overall monthly close process for ASRC Corporate and Utqiaġvik Subsidiaries. The Senior Accountant’s duties are to support the operation of the Finance Department.

1. Assist in the preparation of all Utqiaġvik Operations and ASRC Corporate month end closing entries to allow a timely month end closing process to meet ASRC Corporate’s deadlines.
2. Maintain records of sales, rents, cash receipts, bank activity, accounting files, ledgers, and other data information systems.
3. Maintain necessary documentation of Treasury reporting daily transactions from the bank including daily and monthly reconciliations.
4. Assist with Accounts Payable review and approval.
5. Implement and monitor financial internal controls for all Utqiaġvik Operations.
6. Monitor and reconcile all intercompany balances between Utqiaġvik Operations and all other ASRC entities for each month end close.
7. Assist with the overall system closing process for timeliness, accuracy, efficiency and consistency (general ledger, projects, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable).
8. Prepare month-end journal entries for Utqiaġvik Operations as needed
9. Assist with the monthly p-card close process.
10. Complete the monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
11. Assist with the Arctic Education Foundation’s Audit and Check Runs.
12. Assist with the administration of Finario – ASRC’s Authorization For Expenditure (AFE) Application.
13. Cross train with the Utqiaġvik Accounting Manager to serve as backup for critical tasks
14. Assist with the review and processing of dividend check runs for accuracy to ensure timely and accurate processing.
15. Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of shareholder files.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Time Management

• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Composure

• Is cool under pressure and can handle stress. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected.

Self-Development

• Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself and understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches.

Learning on the Fly

• Learns quickly when faced with new problems and change. Experiments to find solutions and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Has the functional/technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

1. Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Iñupiat culture.
2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in establishing and maintaining accounting records, files, ledgers and data information systems.
4. Computer efficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Oracle Accounting System.
5. Must have strong verbal, written and organizational skills.
6. High level time management skills.
7. Ability to multi-task, as well as work in an organized and efficient manner.
8. Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
9. Must have strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.   
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC is a drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V EEO Poster

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Iñupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.