Office Assistant

About BSNC Regional Services, LLC

BSNC Regional Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bering Straights Native Corporation, focusing on providing essential services and support throughout the Bering Strait region. The company manages a diverse portfolio of operations including community infrastructure development, transportation logistics, facility maintenance, and workforce housing. With a strong commitment to serving BSNC shareholders and communities, BSNC Regional Services plays a key role in advancing regional self-sufficiency, supporting economic development, and delivering reliable solutions tailored to the unique needs of rural Alaska.

About this position: Office Assistant – Nome, AK

• Provide clerical and data entry support for Nome Business Manager and VP Operations
• Aid with Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Process payments via check or ACH for bereavement benefit for shareholders
• Assist the Business Manger with accounting duties in various BSNC subsidiaries/partnerships
• Receive and process hotel/vehicle receivables and enter cash receipts
• Receive cash and check payments to deposit weekly
• Take credit card payments from various customers
• Provide back-up assistance as needed at the front desk, answering phones and check/sort mail
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nome Business Manager and/or VP Operations

Required (Minimum Necessary)

• Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED
• Level of Experience Requirements: Entry level
• Basic math skills
• Minimal accounting experience a plus but not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Ability to multitask and work in a broad range of businesses
• Communicate clearly and professionally with vendors/shareholders, co-workers and management, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of data systems including Microsoft Word and Excel

Necessary Physical Requirements

• Maintain a constant state of mental alertness
• Maintain physical condition necessary for bending, stopping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Strong enough to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system
• Occasional travel may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.