ACCOUNTANT; SENIOR

POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTANT; SENIOR

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

OBJECTIVE: Provide a variety of General Ledger accounting transactions using MIP finance software in accordance with generally accepted accounting and audit principles. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Required: Minimum High school diploma with at least five years progressive experience in accounting or related college education with two years progressive experience in accounting applications. Preferred: BA Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance. Substitutions: BBNA may consider any equivalent combination of education, experience, and cultural knowledge. BBNA reserves the right to waive non-essential requirements in order to select the candidate who best fits the needs of the organization. SKILLS & ABILITIES – Familiar with the Bristol Bay area, people, and cultures. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY – Advanced: Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and related systems including Micro Information Products (MIP) or other accounting software. OTHER REQUIRMENTS – Must be willing to continue professional education to keep up with evolving accounting systems. Familiarity with Non-Profit and Fund Accounting; grant management.

JOB RESULTS:

Accomplish accounting functions independently, under general supervision by Understanding and keeping current on the various financial rules, regulations, OMB Circulars, Uniform Guidance and reporting requirements that govern the Federal and State contracts/grants administered for grant programs. Establishing a thorough knowledge of BBNA Financial Management and Employee Personnel Policies and Procedures Manuals. Attention to Continuing professional development through reading/research, work experience, and formal study to stay informed of evolving accounting trends and help ensure BBNA is Organizing and managing a large volume of paperwork and multiple complex Planning within established Acting for Comptroller/CFO during absences. Provide accurate and efficient processing of accounting functions by Reviewing and comprehending grant applications for designated Maintaining designated division grant and contract master Entering budgets and modifications for designated grants into the computerized accounting system. Maintaining and updating the chart of accounts as needed. Performing special projects for the Finance Department which include but are not limited to producing financial reports, researching, analyzing, & evaluating data. Help develop and revise accounting procedures to ensure the best use of modern office resources, automated accounting/financial systems, and updating, as necessary. Ensuring financial reports for designated division grants are completed accurately and in a timely manner and the accounting cycle is closed out on a timely Reviewing the monthly budget to actual reports for grants and identifying/analyzing significant fluctuations in budgeted spending patterns or trends and report findings Comptroller/CFO. Reviewing /analyzing expenditure posting to the general ledger of designated divisions; recommending necessary changes; ensuring coding is correct and work is accurate/ Reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts Submitting required financial reports for designated Federal, State, and other agency Submitting advance/reimbursement/drawdown requests monthly/quarterly to funders to maintain proper cash flow. Ensuring accurate indirect expense posting to grants and contracts monthly. Monitoring cash balances on designated grants and contracts Work closely in providing technical assistance to designated Program Managers in budget preparation, monitoring, expense projections and contract and grant close out. Making accruals and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger as Researching and account analysis as directed and follow up to resolve Maintaining and electronic filing of accounting documents and printouts generated by the accounting Actively participating in the preparation for year-end closing and annual Preparation of Grant Analysis Worksheets (GAWs) for Provide continuity in coverage for accounting positions by Cross training within the various positions within the Finance Department and being able to step-in as needed. Understanding and being able to step in for continuity of AP/AR, Travel, Payroll, and check run processes. Keep Management Informed by Participating in scheduled staff meetings. Occasionally compiling financial and or grant data and providing reports. Meet requirements for travel in and out of region by Scheduling well planned trips if necessary to provide services, participate in training, and workshops. Monitors and improves program and service quality by Being alert to changes within the accounting and grant industries or internal systems and making recommendations for updates and improvements. Meeting with Program Managers/Department Directors monthly to review financial reports. Protect program integrity and client privacy by Agreeing to BBNA's policy on confidentiality, keeping confidential information gained through employment secure, during and after this employment. Contributes to overall team effort by Welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization; helping other accomplish related job results as and where needed.

REPORTS TO : COMPTROLLER

DUTY STATION : DILLINGHAM

STARTING WAGE : $29.32/hr ($57,174/yr)

GRADE RANGE: 15

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : FULL-TIME

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

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