Staff Accountant; Anchorage Main Office

Position: Staff Accountant (Anchorage Main Office)
Staff Accountant (Anchorage Main Office)
Alaska Rent A Car, Inc. DBA AVIS

Alaska Rent A Car, Inc. (an AVIS System Licensee) is looking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant for our Anchorage Main Office location. We're a local, employee-owned company that has served Alaska for 70 years. We're passionate about supporting our employees and offering internal growth opportunities.

A Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, assisting with audits, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

Essential Duties:

• Assist the Controller, Assistant Controller, and CFO in leading accounting functions.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

• Monitor and lead the month end and year end closing processes as well as develop improvements in key steps of the financial reporting calendar.

• Maintain the chart of accounts.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger

• Perform monthly reconciliations

• Assist in preparing financial budgets and forecasts

• Audit accounts payable invoices and credit card charges, and assist in weekly check run

• Responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly taxes, overseeing the preparation and accuracy of quarterly reporting for the accounting department.

• Assist in preparation of external audits.

• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Benefits Include:

• Med/Den/Vision (FT over 30 hrs only)

• Paid holidays (FT over 30 hrs only)

• PTO

• ESOP (retirement paid 100% by our company)

ABOUT ALASKA RENT A CAR, INC. DBA AVIS:

AVIS Alaska Rent-A-Car has been in business for over 70 years. We pride ourselves on a welcoming and inclusive culture. We are a team with a strong work ethic and a desire to provide the best customer service statewide. As a company, we see every employee as a team member, which is integral to the success of our business.

Requirements

Qualifications include:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

• 2-4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)

• High level of efficiency and accuracy

• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Experience in MS Office, accounting software and databases.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Salary Description

$27-$33hr/DOE