Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Ukpeaġvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) provides oversight to fifty-four subsidiary companies. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a company with strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment, with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits. UIC is recognized as one of Alaska’s leading companies with over 4,000 employees nationwide. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller assists the Controller in recording various transactions to prepares the Consolidated Financials for all the companies. The Assistant Controller performs account reconciliations and prepares adjusting journal entries. Additionally, the Assistant Controller assists the Controller with the Company's many audits – Financial, Workers’ Comp, General Liability, and Health & Welfare. The Assistant Controller is responsible for making recommendations to the Controller regarding practices and procedures. Also responsible for ensuring deadlines are met in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of the monthly Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Performs monthly bank and GL account reconciliations.
• Responsible for processing, reconciling, and distributing Shareholder Trust distributions for over 4,000 Shareholders when declared.
• Process and reconcile monthly BOD Stipends.
• Assist other departments by researching discrepancies and provide timely feedback.
• Assist the subsidiaries as a subject matter expert in accounting matters.
• Coordinate Federal, state, and local tax provision, estimates, extensions, and payments in conjunction with UIC tax partner for all companies.
• Ensure that all reporting deadlines are met timely.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Corporate Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
• Liaison with banking partner on treasury services.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute monthly financial statements to all department managers.
• Assist staff with coding and other inquiries.
• Assist and coordinate with year-end audit between locations and auditors.
• Assist with annual budget and controls.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of years (8) years accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of SL Dynamics and Sage 300 experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint (particularly excel)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. To receive and respond to instructions/assignments, must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

About UIC:

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the Alaska Native Village Corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.

We are a proud Alaska Native Corporation. Our business efforts are guided by Iñupiat values, and our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit highly qualified people to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

Authorized Driver Requirement:

• Employee must possess a valid driver license and pass Smith Driver Training within one year of hire.
• Individuals with one or more serious violations (DUI/DWI) shall not be authorized to drive vehicles, including company, personal or rental cars to conduct company business.
• Employee must follow the UIC Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs:

• All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.
• If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Equipment Used:

Common office equipment such as:

• Computers, tablets, and smart phones
• Print/Copy/Scan/Fax Machines
• Telephones, teleconferencing systems, and videoconferencing systems

Physical & Mental 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read text on a computer screen and hard copy, stand or sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced office environment.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status, or any other legal protected status. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Work Environment & Conditions:

This position is based in either Anchorage, Alaska, or Utqiaġvik, Alaska. Typical office setting in a large office building. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require frequent standing and walking. May be subject to environmental conditions of a general office setting.

UIC Preference Hiring:

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC shareholders and their descendants, based on the provisions.

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