The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP), founded in 1965, is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans.

We represent every region of the state as one of the largest and most diverse nonprofit organizations in Alaska. We value input from and have respect for all people. We believe that Alaskans have the right to maintain their cultural heritage and close relationship to the land while protecting their economic and human potential.Our programs in early education, housing, and health and well-being serve to alleviate the root causes of poverty. We deliver innovative, community-driven solutions in response to Alaskas most challenging needs while supporting vulnerable individuals and communities statewide.

JOB SUMMARY:The Accounting Technician is responsible for the payment of goods and services. Serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services.

Full time: $25.00/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Prepares and processes invoices into computer system for payment.
• Processes check requests, ensuring all appropriate approvals have been received; processes manual checks and voided checks; and distributes signed checks as required.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, businesses, and others regarding purchases.
• Prepares accounting records, including financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department.
• Reports to the Controller any discrepancies with accounts payables invoices and payments.
• Establishes records of accounts and inputs entries into proper general ledger accounts.
• Documents and ensures proper keeping of accounts payables records, making use of current technologies.
• Acts as liaison between Anchorage Central Office and divisions/departments with accounts payables invoices and purchases.
• Answers all vendor inquiries and resolves problems with vendor accounts.
• Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and accounting files.
• Assists Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Senior Accountant as necessary.
• Reconciles vendor statements and reconciles bank statements to accounts payables checks to balance accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assists with monthly closings.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Reviews obligations and identify amounts and accounts for encumbering.
• Enter encumbrances into computerized accounting system.
• Processes petty cash accounts for reimbursement.
• Produces monthly recurring checks for rents, loan payments and miscellaneous vendor payments.
• Maintains database for standard authorizations; add, change and delete as submitted to accounting.
• Maintains W-9 database for year-end 1099s.
• Assists Accounting Technician Travel/Payable/Receivable and Payroll Technician, as requested.
• Does special projects, research and solve problems as necessary or assigned by the Controller.
• Performs day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing information. The Agencys accounting system and records are predominantly electronic, and cloud based.
• Coordinates storage of inactive/terminated vendor files and maintain electronic archives.
• Provides the highest level of customer service to all employees.
• This position is based at the Rural Cap Central Office. Occasionally remote days may be approved for things such as winter road conditions being unsafe to travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately by 10-key.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established p licies and procedures.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact.
• Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

• Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• This position is based in an office setting.
• Connects with employees at remote locations on a regular basis.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.

PHYSICAL 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 30 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.

Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected for this position.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year experience in general accounting and/or payroll.
• State and federal background checks, including fingerprints, may be required.
• General math knowledge.
• Ability to process information from various sources and verify data.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willing and capable of learning new tasks, understanding and following directions.
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignments with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Sage Intacct, SharePoint.
• Experience with fund accounting and/or job costing.

BENEFITS: As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitivebenefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

1. Medical, Dental and Vision
2. Life and Supplemental Insurance
3. 401K/Pension Plan
4. Flexible Spending Account/Health and Dependent Care
5. Health Savings Account
6. Employee Assistance Program
7. 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
8. 12 Established paid holidays
9. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT (EEO) RurAL CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the federal, state and local laws and regulations. These regulations pr