General Ledger Accountant

Taxable Entity

AFOGNAK NATIVE CORP

Job Title

General Ledger Accountant

Location

AL Huntsville Corporate - Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)

Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$56,865 to $59,573 Annually

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Afognak Native Corporation has an opportunity for a General Ledger Accountant in our corporate office in Huntsville, AL.  The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for examining, analyzing and reconciling financial transactions, in a multi-company structure. Individuals will apply knowledge and experience to determine the appropriate accounting treatment related to various transactions.

• Utilize knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations, company policy and procedures, and other authoritative guidance to complete monthly, quarterly and year-end journal entries.
• Plans, organizes and ensures timely completion of monthly and year-end financial closing within established timelines.
• Plans, reviews, and ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reconciliations of accounts by selecting the proper accounting treatment and maintaining documentation for audit trails as required or requested.
• Analyzes and evaluates information, presents findings, and/or recommends courses of action to management.
• Work independently, or with little supervision to identify, research and reconcile account variances by conducting a detailed analysis of trial balances applying GAAP to ensure accuracy of work product.
• Collaborate across functional areas to improve daily work and month-end processes and procedures to ensure accurate and complete information.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements with the company’s accounting records, identifying any discrepancies between the two.
• Ensure the timely resolution of any reconciliation issues by communicating with internal departments.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.

Payrate: $56,865 to $59,573 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field.
• One (1) to two (2) years related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Intermediate skills working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proven ability to work as a team player as well as independently with limited supervision.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• CostPoint accounting software experience preferred.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, “Protected Status”).

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.