Accountant; A​/R

Accountant Position

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.

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.

• Accounts Receivable Management:
  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 accounts receivable. Maintain a systematic approach to document verification, data entry, and payment tracking to ensure data integrity.
• Customer Management & Recordkeeping:
  Establish and maintain organized electronic and physical records of accounts receivable transactions. Conduct periodic audits of records to ensure completeness and accuracy. Prepare reports summarizing accounts receivable status, outstanding payments and other relevant metrics for management review. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment between payments and internal stakeholders.
• Payment Processing:
  Review and process payments using various methods, such as checks, ACH transfers, and electronic funds transfers. Collaborate with Development Department to reconcile donations records timely. Collaborate with other Departments to reconcile payments received timely. Reconcile payments against invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Month-End Reconciliation:
  Assist in Month‑end closing activities by reconciling accounts receivable balances with general ledger. Prepare and analyze aging reports to identify overdue accounts and coordinate follow‑ups for resolution. Collaborate with team to provide accurate and timely information for financial reporting purposes.
• Compliance:
  Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with financial policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other relevant standards. Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to accounts receivable processes. Enforce controls to safeguard against…