Accounting Technician

 

About us

The Alaska Community Foundation (the Foundation) is a nonprofit, public foundation with a mission of inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever. To learn more please visit our website: alaskacf.org.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Technician performs accounting and financial management functions according to standard operating procedures. These tasks include processing accounts payable invoices, contributions/donations entry, grant check review and mailing, creating/maintaining donor profiles, filing, and customer service as required. This position also includes special projects related to the ongoing strategy of the financial department as required. This is a full-time main office position and is not approved for hybrid or remote work.

 

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounting software required. Basic computer and intermediate Microsoft office skills are required, as well as an aptitude and interest in developing these skills further. Must be flexible, organized, able to manage a fast pace, possess effective communication skills, and can work well with the Foundation team.

 

Your Impact

You provide financial support services, administrative support to the Finance team and other Foundation staff, and client services.

 

Financial and Administrative Support Duties:

• Process received payables invoices, including verifying the accuracy of the documentation and balances, verify department/CFO approval and Fund/GL coding and entry into the accounting system.
• Establish and maintain vendor and payables files, including requesting vendor W9’s as required.
• Input gift (donation) records into the accounting system.
• Create/maintain donor profiles as required.
• Create invoices related to Pick.Click.Give applications.
• Scan, copy and prepare for mailing checks related to the Pick.Click.Give distributions.
• Prepare accounts receivable invoices as needed for the BPEC Reservations, record in accounting system.
• Input Stripe, check and cash payments for BPEC Reservations in accounting system.
• Review, scan, copy and mail all weekly grant, scholarship and payables checks.
• Process monthly Hilcorp/Harvest Giving Program profile demographic updates.
• Mailing of Quarterly paper Fund Statements.
• Responds to donor, vendor, and staff requests for account information (customer service).
• Assist the Finance team in managing the finance@ email address.

 

Client Services:

• Respond to client inquiries as directed.
• Process gifts, maintain contact information, and create entries using the Foundation’s database software.
• Maintain donor confidentiality.

 

What you bring

• Your talent for working independently and taking initiative when appropriate.
• Your enjoyment for collaborating with people, but also independently with minimal supervision.
• Your ability to multi-task, set priorities and adapt to changing office needs in our dynamic office environment.
• Your impressive organizational skills and care for processes.
• Your attention to detail while maintaining records, reports, and files.
• Your deep interest in and commitment to working in the philanthropic sector.
• Your ability and eagerness to work as part of the Foundation team.

 

Position Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least two (2) year of accounting experience.
• Currently pursuing an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in an Accounting or Finance field of study.
• Experience with database software programs.
• Strong computer skills, including direct experience with a customer management system and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).
• Ability to adhere to processes and procedures around database entry maintenance and coding.

 

Preferences

• Experience in non-profit accounting and fund accounting.
• Experience with complex database systems.
• Customer Service skills appreciated.

 

What we Offer

The salary range is commensurate with experience and expertise relative to the position qualifications.

 

Benefits (upon eligibility) include:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans with generous employer funding of employee premiums and some employer funding of dependent premiums.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4% of employee’s salary.
• Paid time off starts at (18) days a year and rises incrementally after two years of service.
• There are (12) paid Holidays per year.
• Group insurance including life/short term disability/long term disability provided by employer.
• An Employee Giving Program, including matching gifts from the Foundation, to support employees’ philanthropic interests
• Other benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Spending accounts.

 

Application Process

 

The Alaska Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to stand or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, multi-function machines, and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance stoop, kneel, or crouch; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.