Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant for the Anchorage, AK corporate office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.

·         Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.

·         Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.

·         Reconciling accounts with the general ledger including bank reconciliations.

·         Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping

·         Ensure that financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.

·         Publish monthly and yearly financial statements and other management reports as needed.

·         Assist in preparation of the DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions.

·         Assist in the interim and annual audit gathering and reviewing documentation.

·         All other duties as assigned by the Controller.

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

·         Two (2) years of diversified accounting experience including project, government contracting.

·         May substitute master’s degree for experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

·         Knowledge and proficiency in the usage of computers, especially Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

·         Must have the ability to effectively present information whether written or verbally.

·         Must demonstrate the ability to ask clarifying questions to be able to present financial data properly.

·         Must be organized and be able to meet deadlines while multi-tasking.

·         Skills to review data and explain variances over time or to budget.

Preferred

·         Deltek Costpoint accounting system experience in a multi–company environment

·         Previous experience working in an ANC.  

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in an office setting, sit for long periods of time, talk on the telephone, work on a computer for extended periods of time, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a periodic basis. Must possess visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and