Jr. Accounting Specialist

Presbyterian Hospitality House (PHH), Alaska's leading adolescent residential treatment program, is looking for a Jr. Accounting Specialist to join our team at our Fairbanks, Alaska location. This position is part-time with the option for full-time.

About the role

Responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department. We are seeking an emotionally healthy individual with common sense and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll entries, receipts, deposits, expenses, and allocations
• Process vendor payments, credit card and fuel receipt documentation
• Handle program-related claims and reviews
• Manage petty cash and rental payments
• Perform filing and other routine finance functions
• Ensure transactions are properly coded, entered, reconciled, documented, and maintained in accordance with PHH policies, generally accepted accounting practices, nonprofit requirements, and applicable state or program regulations
• Maintain confidentiality and support compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable nonprofit funding or program requirements
• Communicate professionally with staff and vendors
• Meet recurring deadlines

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• One to two years of bookkeeping, accounting support, payroll, accounts payable, or administrative finance experience preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Skills

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Accurate data entry skills
• Ability to maintain organized financial records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
• Experience with QuickBooks and routine financial documentation (preferred)

Benefits

Benefits listed below are for full-time positions:

• Health care – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer match of your annual salary after 6 months of service
• Accrued leave – generous leave package
• Paid college tuition: qualify for tuition reimbursement in a related field after five years of dedicated service
• Training opportunities: continuous learning options to further your career and education after one year of service
• Employment may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Competitive salary

PHH is a drug, smoke, alcohol, and violence-free workplace. Alaskan Natives are encouraged to apply.