Senior Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Record accounting documents and files, and maintain accounting databases.
• Process accounting transactions for the Borough in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Borough rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Review a variety of accounting transaction forms and source documents for compliance with rules and regulations.
• Check documents for validity and accuracy of information; collect, record, file, and distribute related paperwork.
• Enter accounting data into computer systems, maintain information system database, process transactions, assess and validate data, compile documentation, and reconcile reports.
• Maintain records and files associated with accounting systems and related transactions.
• Respond to requests for information; review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; provide technical information to departments, staff, and management as authorized.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial, summary, and technical reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of government accounting and mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and accounting software applications.
• Skill in data entry.
• Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
• High school diploma or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• At least three years of computerized accounting work experience.
• Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit.

May be required to work a non‑traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays, and weekends and may be subject to 24‑hour on‑call status.

Respect clients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.

Protect self, co‑workers, and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood‑borne and/or airborne diseases.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.