ACCOUNTANT; SENIOR

Job Description

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 PROFICINENCY 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