Accountant – Anchorage, AK Full Time

The Accountant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for NCC. Under the supervision of the Corporate Controller, the Accountant is directly responsible for general ledger accounting and other finance and accounting duties assigned.

The Accountant assists the Corporate Controller in implementing operating policies and procedures; research, interprets, and documents accounting issues; assists with the annual audit; maintains high standards for effective and efficient departmental practices, processes, and controls; provides high level of departmental/subsidiary relations and service; assists with internal reporting requirements; and ensures compliance with NCC policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Record monthly transactions in accordance with GAAP and within department-stated timelines for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, debt, intercompany transactions, shareholder liabilities, and other transactions as needed.
• Perform monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts ensuring balances appropriately stated and reconciling items are cleared timely.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy for all deliverables.
• Assist with enhancement of department processes to promote efficiency and ensure internal control compliance.
• Assist with year-end audit including (but not limited to) preparation of audit schedules; addressing on-going audit inquires in a timely and efficient manner; and preparing supporting documentation for financial statements footnote disclosures.
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative task correctly and on time.
• Assist with overseeing the weekly payroll processes and deadlines
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in from a 4-year college or university in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong aptitude for quickly and efficiently grasping new systems and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; ability to apply common sense.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a sense of urgency and results orientation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including, but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Candidates will be required to complete a skills evaluation assessment.
• Ability to pass all background requirements.

Preferred

• CPA preferred and public accounting experience is desirable.
• Experience with Vista View Point and Deltek CostPoint.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Automate.
• Knowledge in DBA Macros.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside

Description of environment: Standard office environment

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: None

Competencies

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality; Listens to others; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to interdepartmental needs and requests; solicits feedback to improve service; meets commitments in a timely manner.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of software programs used in emails, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.