Accounting Manager - Anchorage

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

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About the Role

The Accounting Manager - Anchorage position is responsible for the budgets and monthly expense variance analysis for the Anchorage terminal and Alaska Railbelt operations. This person directly manages the union accounting clerical staff at the Anchorage terminal and provides direct support to the management team to determine cost allocations, budget planning, and capital expense review. Heavy emphasis on managing people and leading a diverse accounting team. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of financial systems for Alaska.

What you’ll do:

• Reviews and approves expenditures, coding, accounting, and associated functions.
• Primary backup to the Accounting Manager of Dutch Harbor and Kodiak.
• Directs and monitors the activities of the office clerical staff including managing the vacation calendar, office schedule, and overtime bids.
• Participates in office clerical hiring and training to ensure adequate office coverage.
• Manages clerical staff within the guidelines of the union contract.
• Participates in contract negotiations by providing administrative and financial analysis.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the corporate and division accounting standards and procedures.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable invoices and payroll for the Anchorage location.
• Develops operating and overhead budgets for the Anchorage terminal and the Alaska Railbelt operations.
• Provides financial review and analysis for Anchorage management and collaborates with other Matson locations.
• Takes lead on all union pension audits for Anchorage.
• Able to understand operational cost drivers.
• Protects confidential information and complies with SOX.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Analysis – Ability to effectively analyze and present cost of operations and the cost drivers and revenue where applicable.
• Effective Communications – Communicates in a variety of settings, including one-on-one, small and large groups, or among a diverse group and position levels.
• Collaboration – Ability to work with others across the organization and outside of the organization to achieve a shared objective.
• Directs Work – Provides clear direction and accountability and monitors progress.
• Financial Acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make good business decisions.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward and makes sound decisions even in the absence of complete information.

And these qualifications:

• College degree in accounting or management field or 5 years’ equivalent experience with knowledge of cost accounting and budgeting.
• 3-5 years’ previous management experience leading and directing a team
• Current on the latest developments in the technical and functional field of accounting.
• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Take initiative and makes decisions.
• Share knowledge, ideas, and information within the organization and has the ability to positively influence others.