What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at Koniag?
Job Summary
The Corporate Accountant supports the Finance Department. This position plays a key role in multi-entity accounting, intercompany reconciliations, audit support, and management reporting for a growing Alaska Native Corporation with operations spanning government contracting, commercial IT, energy and water, real estate, and regional investments.
Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To
This position is located in our Anchorage, Alaska office at 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 700. This role provides flexible work arrangements. Occasional travel to other local and out-of-state business sites, conferences, and meetings may be required.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Preference Statement
Preference will be given to Koniag shareholders and their descendants and spouses, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).
Additionally, Koniag's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, Koniag's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
Reasonable Accommodation
It is Koniag's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
The Corporate Accountant supports the Finance Department. This position plays a key role in multi-entity accounting, intercompany reconciliations, audit support, and management reporting for a growing Alaska Native Corporation with operations spanning government contracting, commercial IT, energy and water, real estate, and regional investments.
Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Maintain the general ledger and prepare, enter, and post journal entries — including recurring, adjusting, and reversing entries — for multiple corporate entities.
- Perform month-end and year-end close procedures in accordance with the Corporate close schedule.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Support the annual external audit by preparing Provided by Client (PBC) schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Assist with tax provision data gathering and coordination with external tax advisors.
- Assist in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice review, coding, payment processing, and cash application.
- Assist in maintaining fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
- Support insurance renewal and audit.
- Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods to support management decision-making.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant accounting regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize AI tools and technology to streamline processes and ensure pinpoint accuracy.
- Monitor and recommend areas for efficiency and process improvements.
- Participate in special projects as required.
- BS in Accounting or Finance.
- 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Public accounting experience is a plus.
- Excellent Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
- Experience with AI platforms.
- Experience with accounting software packages; D365 Business Central strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Multi-entity consolidation experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
This position is located in our Anchorage, Alaska office at 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 700. This role provides flexible work arrangements. Occasional travel to other local and out-of-state business sites, conferences, and meetings may be required.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Preference Statement
Preference will be given to Koniag shareholders and their descendants and spouses, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).
Additionally, Koniag's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, Koniag's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
Reasonable Accommodation
It is Koniag's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.