What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant - UMIAQ Design position at UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies?
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
UMIAQ Design, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant who is a critical thinker and self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Responsibilities
- Essential Functions :
- Assist in set-up of project accounting files for new projects and revisions of existing projects modified by Change Orders.
- Assist in daily project accounting administration and support of ongoing projects.
- Assist with input of Overhead expenses into accounting system.
- Assist with monthly project invoicing preparation and submissions.
- Set up and maintain project invoicing and filing systems.
- Assist Project Managers and Assistant Controller with submittals, quality control documents, cost tracking, project documentation and record keeping.
- Perform other tasks as required.
- Knowledge and Critical Skills / Expertise :
- Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of budgets and job cost accounting principles and software.
- Possess and apply knowledge of project accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills for a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to work alone, or as part of a team.
- Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
- Preferred Experience :
- Four years of experience working in private accounting industry.
- Four-year degree majoring in Business or Accounting.
- Alaska Native / Native American Hiring Preference Apply.
- Experience working with Timberline accounting software.
- Required Experience :
- High School diploma or GED.
- Qualifications
- Physical Demands :
- Position is that of a sedentary nature.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment.
- Must be able to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Environmental Conditions :
- Work is in an urban office setting.
- Sitting at a desk working at a computer for long periods of time.
- Non-smoking office.
- Noise is of a moderate level.
- May be exposed to heat / cold.
- Work Environment Summary :
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Two years of private accounting experience in role of project accountant.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume / application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE / AA / M / F / D / V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere () .
All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ().
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics / base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short / long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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2025-22329_
Accounting / Finance_
US-AK-Anchorage_
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Salary : $700
