Job Title: Staff Accountant 

Reports To: Controller

Status: Exempt

Overall Responsibility

Staff Accountant assists with daily accounting functions and other related projects as assigned below. Also performs operations support as required including but not limited to the following outline of duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Activities: 

• Processing of Accounts payable
• Process Account Receivables
• Prepare accounting reports as needed for financial, budget & various analysis
• Reconcile, research monthly financial work papers
• Prepare & create financial reports as requested or needed, assist with assembling financial packets
• Record deposited cash receipts, transfers, etc.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and maintain cash balances daily
• Reconcile debt payments to monthly lending statements monthly 
• Process payroll & set up employee information in accounting systems from authorized information
• Responsible for all aspects of payroll & knowledgeable of all required payroll laws & thresholds annually
• Reconcile all payroll liability accounts monthly 
• Responsible for preparing, reconciling, & reporting all quarterly, annual payroll & accounts payable tax related reports for timely filing
• Mail and file tax returns as requested
• Maintain task tracking system to ensure deadlines for projects/assignments are completed
• Run reports as requested by internal & external customers
• Maintain organized filing system for all accounts payable and payroll records
• Prepare accounting reports as needed for budget tracking & research
• Provide assistance with all audit processes as needed
• Finalizes processes mentioned above after review & approval by Controller
• Other accounting duties as assigned

Administrative and Office Support Activities:

• Backup/relief for Receptionist 
• Backup/relief for Construction Accountant payroll & accounts payable processing
• Assist with preparation of Annual and Informational Shareholder Meetings
• Other administrative and office support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS (or candidate) in Accounting or Business; or four years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to successfully pass a background verification process
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 100 Contractor, Great Plains, ADP Payroll, Stampli and Excel preferred

Core Competency

• GAAP & Fundamental Accounting Practices Knowledge - Demonstrates attention to detail with knowledge of financial statement preparation and reporting. 
• Technical Skills – Emphasis is on accuracy of work product while working at a pace to ensure effective productivity. Continually builds knowledge and skills. 
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to internal and external customer needs, requests for service and assistance. 
• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality of personnel information. 
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. 
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members. 
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Additional Competencies and Qualities

· Problem Solving

· Planning/Organizing

· Adaptability 

· Cost Consciousness

· Judgment

· Attendance/Punctuality

· Problem Solving 

· Motivation

· Oral Communication

· Ethics

· Organizational Support

· Initiative

· Dependability

· Judgement 

· Written Communication

· Technical Skills

Disclaimer: This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities', duties, and skills required of the person in this job. Eklutna, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eklutna, Inc. considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, gender identity or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Eklutna, Inc., may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to Eklutna, Inc. Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Successful candidate must pass, comply and adhere to Eklutna, Inc.'s Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and pass a thorough background check including fingerprinting.