What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at Chugach Alaska Corporation?
ABOUT US:
Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) is an Alaska Native Corporation committed to sustainable profitability, celebration of our heritage and responsible ownership of our lands. Formed in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Chugach is dedicated to the advancement of our people through meaningful economic and cultural shareholder programs and benefits, retaining our traditional lands and cultural heritage and participating in the economy. This purpose has led us to create a balanced portfolio of business enterprises, financial investments, and land development projects capable of generating prosperity for current and future shareholders. Our family of companies operate in the government, energy, and facilities service industries, with more than 4,500 employees across 150 locations and six countries. As an Employer of Choice, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities and more.
CHUGACH’S EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:
Chugach is looking for people who believe that the following behaviors are fundamental to any job:
- Always doing the right thing
- Creating meaningful value
- Leaving things better than you found them
- Empowering people
- Building community
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction of the Accounting Manager, this deadline-driven position is responsible for performing the procedures necessary to process payments to vendors and shareholders and maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. This position will adhere to internal control processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Check incoming mail, electronic mail from vendors
- Process Expense Reports for employees
- Processes payments to vendors and shareholders
- Process shareholder runs, reissues, voids, and estates
- Mails checks to vendors, employees, and shareholders
- Researches and resolves outstanding checks and credits
- Responds to inquiries from vendors and personnel
- Researches accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies
- Prepares AP entries required to reflect the monthly activity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Prepares schedules and reconciliations supporting assigned accounts in General ledger
- Uses tact and diplomacy in communication
- Keeps desk organized by identifying paperwork and filing or processing it accordingly
- Operates computer for data entry, word processing, and excel spreadsheets
- Supports the accounting manager with special projects
- Prepare and process 1099NEC, 1099MISC forms
ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
- Meeting deadlines
- Adherence to internal control processes
- Confidentiality of data
- Maintaining an orderly filing system
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year accounting experience (related education may be substituted for experience)
- One (1) year experience of accounts payable related experience (related education may be substituted for experience)
- Previous experience reconciling general ledger accounts
- Previous experience preparing journal entries
- Intermediate skills working with Microsoft Excel and Word (or similar software)
Preferred
- Associates degree in accounting
- Two (2) years accounts payable related experience
- Sage Intacct software experience
Knowledge of: commonly used accounting concepts, practices, procedures and internal controls; debits and credits.
Ability to: maintain strict confidence and adhere to high ethical standards; self-motivate and organize work; prioritize projects and complete in accordance with established deadlines; multi-task, analyze and solve problems; work well under pressure; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
