Accounting Assistant I

About the role

The Accounting Assistant I supports the Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest zinc mines, operated under an innovative agreement between Teck and NANA, a Regional Alaska Native corporation. This position is based in the Anchorage office from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Backup to accounts payable to assist with invoice processing, ensuring proper approvals and documentation prior to payment, coding, data entry, and researching discrepancies.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Update vendor mailing address and tax information in GenCID as required.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practice.
• Manage the inventory and purchasing of office supplies and maintain the copier room.
• Receive all general inquiry phone calls in an appropriate business-like manner and redirect calls if required.
• Process all incoming and outgoing mail and packages in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate protocols for guests and others at both the front office door and in the reception area.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of general office, clerical accounting experience.
• Post-secondary education from an accredited college can substitute for the experience requirement if it includes at least 3 semesters or equivalent hours in accounting.
• Experience showing good communication, interpersonal, motivational, and organizational skills.
• Computer-related experience to include basic knowledge of using Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Proficient writing skills; highly organized and able to work with minimal guidance.
• Task-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking, working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and working as a team-player.
• A strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• The ability to be at work consistently, predictably, and independently.
• The ability to adhere to confidentiality standards.
• Sufficient language skills to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills. The ability to be at work consistently, predictably, and independently. Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards. Sufficient language skills to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Benefits

Teck offers a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of the hiring process. Teck is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The Accounting Assistant I works Monday through Friday.