Senior Accounting Specialist

Summary or Purpose

Processes accounting transactions for the Borough in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Borough rules, regulations and ordinances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes accounting transactions for the Borough in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Borough rules, regulations and ordinances.
• Reviews a variety of accounting transaction forms and other source documents for compliance with rules and regulations.
• Cheks documents for validity and accuracy of information; collects, records, files and distributes related paperwork.
• Enters accounting data into computer systems, and maintains information system database; enters data, processes transactions, assesses and validates data, compiles documentation, and reconciles reports.
• Maintains records and files associated with accounting systems and related transactions.
• Responds to requests for information; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; provides technical information to departments, staff and management as authorized.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and year end financial, summary and technical reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• A high school diploma or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience;
• Three years of computerized accounting work experience.

Health Department

• 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.

Benefits

• The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
• Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
• Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

Application Information

• The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.
• You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.
• By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate.
• Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Other Information

• This position is NON-Rotational.
• Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB.
• Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.
• Do you certify that you understand the above information?

Additional Information

• Which best describes your level of education?
• How many years of computerized accounting work experience do you have?
• If you have at least three years of computerized accounting work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
• Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Fadil Limani or Immediate Supervisor Roselle Crooks for this position?
• If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply.
• Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director or Immediate Supervisor of this position?
• If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: