General Accountant

Pay Range: $27.81 - $38.62. This role focuses on consortium-wide accounting and reporting for Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and its subsidiaries, providing general support to financial audits, accounting operations, and projects as assigned.

• Collaborate with the finance team and corporate departments (Compliance, Information Systems, Legal) to ensure effective communication of financial activities.
• Control expenses while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain the integrity of key financial reporting systems, including fixed asset management.
• Support the integration of new business units and implement new technologies within financial operations.
• Partner with stakeholders to continuously improve end‑user experience in accounting processes, including grants and fixed assets.
• Assist with the annual external audit, compiling schedules for fixed assets, grant expenditures, and other analyses.
• Prepare monthly financial reports accurately and on time.
• Handle general accounting reporting, encompassing grant accounting, fixed asset accounting, and patient revenue recognition.
• Support all annual audits, including the financial statement audit.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to establish policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Develop and lead the fixed asset tracking process to ensure proper accounting procedures, cost tracking, performance, and reporting.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Participate in month‑end financial activities, including patient and grant revenue accounting and subsidiary reconciliations.
• Communicate responsibilities to align with SEARHC’s mission, vision, and objectives.
• Build external relationships with auditors, reimbursement consultants, bank representatives, investment advisors, and other financial partners.
• Influence budget creation, financial policy, reporting, and regulatory interpretation across the consortium.
• Engage with SEARHC Boards of Directors and organizational leaders.
• Contribute to strategic and tactical projects as directed by the Director/Controller.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare or accounting setting, preferably with tribal and non‑profit clients.
• Proficiency in general fixed asset accounting and financial reporting, including grant reporting and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong collaboration skills, ethical standards, sound judgment, and professional integrity.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across all functions and levels.
• Flexibility to influence others, anticipate needs, and provide supportive guidance.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including concise and logical presentations.
• Capacity to identify trends requiring attention and act with urgency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, regulations, and best practices.
• Commitment to developing efficient systems and processes.

• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long‑term/short‑term disability coverage.