Senior Accountant

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Anchorage, AKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR108293

Calista Corporation Regular
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Senior Accountant oversees project and general ledger records, monitors costs, funding, revenue recognition, etc., and prepares reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reports, in the Calista Corporate Finance department.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Provide monthly financial data for assigned projects.
* Attend project kick-off meetings for new contracts (if applicable).
* Setup new projects according to contract terms, including revenue recognition analysis.
* Track, monitor, and analyze active projects.
* Communicate with Project Managers and supervisors to ensure bills are accurate and are issued timely.
* Review A/P vouchers and Expense Reports for accuracy and proper coding.
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
* Prepare project ledger to general ledger reconciliations.
* Prepare bank reconciliations.
* Prepare financial statement analysis.
* Prepare journal entries.
* Provide support for audit requests and prepare audit work papers.
* Assist with research or duties as needed to support intercompany activities.
* Prepare and maintain prepaid accounts amortization schedules.
* Prepare sales and use tax returns or gross receipt tax returns as needed.
* Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
** This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
*** Strong knowledge of economic and accounting and G/L principles, practices, and procedures.
* Ability to process a high volume of data with accuracy and meet various deadlines.
* Solid understanding of intermediate accounting principles.
* Solid understanding of accounting principles as they relate to fixed assets, construction-in-progress, and revenue recognition.
* Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
* Ability to prepare and review complex invoices.
* Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods.
* Knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and ability to learn company-specific software. Deltek Costpoint preferred but not required. Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to read and understand contracts and agreements.
* Ability to read and understand documents such as employee handbooks, safety rules, Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for five years of progressive accounting experience.
* Minimum of four years of accounting or related field experience.
* Minimum of one year experience working for a large company or another Native Corporation.
* Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.
* Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.
** WORKING ENVIRONMENT
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Calista has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. The noise level is moderately quiet.
** PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
** PREFERENCE STATEMENT
** Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations…