Corporate Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Accountant

Reports To: Controller
Department: Finance
Category: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

The Corporate Accountant supports financial operations, monthly and annual close activities, reconciliations, and audit compliance across Huna Totem Corporation and its subsidiary entities. This role is responsible for maintaining general ledger accuracy, preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The position provides exposure to diverse business operations including tourism, federal contracting, and strategic investments and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Core Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Complete balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare financial statements and internal management reports
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Provide financial data and analysis to support decision-making

Compliance, Audit & Process Improvement

• Support external audits and respond to audit requests
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with maintaining accounting procedures and documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic site visits
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Valid Alaska driver’s license required
• Occasional travel, including travel by small aircraft

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Three to seven (3–7) years of corporate accounting experience
• Full-cycle accounting experience required
• Experience supporting external audits preferred

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct preferred
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

Native Preference: P.L. 93-638 preference for shareholders.