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Company Name : Fairbanks North Star Borough
Company Location : Fairbanks, AK 99701
Job Position : Fund Accountant
Job Category : Jobs in Fairbanks, AK 99701

Job Description :
POSITION TITLE: Fund Accountant
STATUS: Regular Full Time
SALARY: 15A $32.75/hr
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PCN: FS0199
UNION STATUS: 01 APEA
REPORTS TO: Senior General Ledger Accountant
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Closes: 06/22/2022 9:00 PM AK
BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform technical accounting tasks for financial information, processing and reporting. Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of general ledger account balances, budgets and encumbrances, as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Review procurements, budget transfers, and appropriating ordinances for correct account distribution, allowability, and funds availability.
2. Perform general ledger file maintenance functions for assigned funds.
3. Prepare budget and journal entries for assigned funds.
4. Respond to inquiries from Borough employees for assigned funds.
5. Prepare various reconciliations, allocations, reports, statements, spreadsheets and schedules, and perform special accounting projects for both internal and external purposes.
6. Perform analyses of accounts in assigned funds, as needed.
7. Reconcile and distribute transaction and ledger reports.
8. Perform/assist with year-end accounting tasks, audit, and financial statement preparation.
9. For various modules of the financial management system (as assigned), troubleshoot and test periodic software updates. Train and/or supervise various staff in the use of the financial management system.
10. Assist with the records retention program for the General Ledger section.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution or program. Finance or another relevant degree may be considered, provided coursework includes Intermediate Accounting (minimum 1 year).
2. Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience or two years of recent public accounting experience. Other recent, relevant experience may be substituted for the experience requirement, such as financial work in such areas as compliance, regulated industries, the auditing field, federal or state tax matters.
3. Must have recent extensive and verifiable analytical experience and demonstrated ability to perform complex analyses using a sophisticated, integrated financial management system with knowledge and judgment of inter-relationships of data and other information. Experience in a medium-to large-sized entity is desirable.
4. Demonstrated, recent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions and linking. Microsoft Word, Access, and Power Point and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred.
5. Must have recent, verifiable experience with enterprise wide, automated accounting systems and experience in maintaining an automated general ledger to include data input, information research, and internal and external financial reporting.
6. Knowledge of, and experience with, governmental or fund accounting is preferred.
7. Supervisory experience on a technical level is desirable.
8. Must be accurate and proficient at keyboarding and able to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch.
9. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to perform accurate and timely work in an organized and efficient manner, with minimal direction; ability to take instructions from several people.
2. Demonstrated ability to function under stressful conditions with short deadlines.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in a courteous, professional manner, both orally and in writing.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and to deal effectively and harmoniously with outside entities and the general public.
5. Ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions and to use independent judgment in applying guidelines to varied situations.
OTHER
1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
2. This position requires a criminal background check.
JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact and frequent public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences very little routine and often major problems with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (25-50 lbs.).
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.fnsb.gov by clicking the “Find a Job” button.
For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.
The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.75 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location