JOB SUMMARY
The Accountant I will assist the Accounting Construction team to maintain and prepare project and general ledger records, reconciliations, and cost and revenue reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare certified payroll reports.
Assist with setup of new projects and maintenance of existing project set ups.
Track and monitor active projects.
Review A/P vouchers and Expense Reports for accuracy and proper coding.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare bank reconciliations.
Prepare project ledger to general ledger reconciliations and assist with work-in-progress schedules.
Prepare journal entries and maintain journal entry records.
Prepare financial analysis tools as needed.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with flexibility to switch tasks often.
Effectively communicate with project managers, customers, and other stakeholders.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
General ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable experience.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods.
General knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of company-specific software. Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e -mail.
Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
Comprehensive computer skills are required for this position.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information.
Ability to use judgment and discretion.
Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. (May be substituted for minimum of three years of direct relevant experience working for a large company, another Native Corporation, or the Construction industry.)
Minimum of one year of accounting or related field experience.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.
Ability to pass a drug, background, and credit check.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
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.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.