Accountant; A​/R

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Full Time - Salary Professional Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, US

Salary Range: $57,126.00 To $73,413.00 Annually

The Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial reporting to support the mission of the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments to maintain financial integrity, processing day-to-day accounting functions, and ensuring the organization’s resources are managed effectively to serve the community.

CSS is a Catholic human and social services agency and behavioral health care provider that welcomes people of all faiths through its programs and employment. We provide help for our Alaskan neighbors through a variety of supportive service programs, including emergency shelter, food stability, housing, case management, and refugee assistance. CSS empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all.

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, CSS is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA), which recognizes that CSS provides high quality services that meet best practice standards in the social service field.

To promote the physical, spiritual and mental welfare of persons in need in the community. This mission is achieved by:

• Offering charitable assistance to those in need, especially persons who are poor
• Developing and conducting programs to strengthen and support families and the dignity of the human spirit
• Administering the Corporal Works of Mercy and Gospel of Jesus Christ as defined by the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and envisioned by the traditional concepts of Catholic Social Teaching and Action through the laity
• And advocating for social justice for the common good of all

The Finance and Grants Department at Catholic Social Services (CSS) - Alaska plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization. With a strong focus on accounting functions, including accurate financial recording, reporting, and compliance with applicable financial regulations, this department lays the foundation for CSS's fiscal integrity. In conjunction with these accounting responsibilities, the department also actively engages in grants management.

It is responsible for securing, tracking, and effectively utilizing grants to support CSS's mission of providing compassionate and comprehensive social services to individuals and families in need across Alaska. This dual emphasis on accounting and grants management ensures CSS maintains transparent and accountable financial practices while maximizing the impact of grant funds in fulfilling its mission.

• Teamwork:
  Demonstrates great interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork and open communication within the agency.
• Software and Systems:
  Possesses proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, leveraging these tools for efficient data analysis and contributing to overall financial management success. Experience in financial management software.
• Research:
  Adept at reading and interpreting regulation, code, and law. Ability to apply findings and generalize knowledge across multiple scenarios.
• Critical Thinking:
  Analyze facts and observations and apply findings to guide problem solving.
• Self-sufficiency:
  Ability to work independently and self-guide day-to-day activities. Adept at understanding when to involve others and ask questions.
• Decision Making:
  Approach problems and decisions methodically and objectively. Use sound judgement when making decisions and understanding the impacts to themselves, their team and the organization. Make timely decisions.

• Process and manage a high volume of incoming invoices and payments accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal departments to verify and resolve discrepancies related to…