UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 14 hours ago
Accounting Specialist - UIC Arctic Operations and Development
UIC Arctic Operations and Development is hiring an Accounting Specialist based in Anchorage/Barrow, Alaska. This role is responsible for preparing, verifying, and processing accounts payable and receivable invoices, as well as supporting general accounting functions and other assigned duties.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Review inbox for invoices or other A/P or A/R related documents, determine course of action: payment process, seek authorization (coding) or distribute to appropriate accounting personnel, electronic depositing of checks, inputting batches into accounting system
Check email daily for invoices, past due statements, or other A/P and A/R documents requiring payment processing
Input and verify accounting codes with numerical accuracy on invoices against the chart of accounts
Process approved A/P invoices for payment to appropriate vendor and mail out
Process approved A/R deposits and invoices to appropriate customer, including water sales, car rental sales, gravel sales, and real estate rent
Send A/P and A/R transactions or documents to staff and vendors using fax, email, mail, or accounting software
Assist and coordinate monthly reconciliation of A/P and A/R transactions to the statement of accounts and agings
Print 'AP Edit Reports' or other 'AP Report Options' for GL transaction review of accounts upon request, and file
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SL Dynamic programs
Exhibits good communication skills in writing, verbally, and on the phone
Exhibits good 10 key calculator skills
Knowledgeable of accounting principles
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required
Ability to maintain the highest confidentiality of all Company information
Ability to pass a NON-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program requirements
Math and reading comprehension
Time management and critical thinking
Active listening and learning
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Associate of Arts or Science degree
Two to five years of related accounting experience
Knowledgeable with Sage Timberline accounting system