Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Note to Applicants: this job is located in Juneau, Alaska. Preference will be given to Alaska residents and all GHS employees must obtain an Alaska driver's license or ID card within 30 days of hire.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Finance Supervisor, the Corporate Accounting Assistant is responsible for accounts payable. This position requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and anticipate future requirements. A background in accounting procedures, databases, and spreadsheets is necessary for this position. Regular Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday with a 1-hour lunch. This position is on-site and not remote.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

1. Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable.
2. Responsible for third-party billing and accounts receivable.
3. Reviews CRC room and board payments and enters CRC treatment payments into QuickBooks.
4. Provides cash receipts collection and depositing as needed.
5. Maintains the purchase order log and Corporate QuickBooks, including creating and updating accounts, reconciliation, cash receipts data entry and monthly statements for all departments.
6. Provides back-up for the Resident Trust Accounting Assistant, including coordinating maintenance and repairs on corporate office equipment when the Resident Trust Accounting Assistant is out of the office.
7. Maintains and updates desk manual.
8. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience with databases, accounting and word processing.
• Experience with recordkeeping and electronic file management.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with coworkers and community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate’s degree in accounting with at least one year of experience as an Accounting Technician, OR three years’ experience as an Accounting Technician performing similar responsibilities.
• A working knowledge of computer accounting systems and general business software.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks software.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Must have a current AK driver’s license and be insurable by the current GHS auto insurance carrier.
• Must pass the Department of Corrections and Department of Health background checks.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must pass the Department of Corrections and Department of Health background checks.
• Must have a current driver’s license and be insurable by the current GHS auto insurance carrier.
• Must pass a drug test upon hire.

At-Will Employment Policy Statement

• Your employment with Gastineau Human Services Corporation is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Gastineau Human Services Corporation with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
• Nothing in this policy or any other policy of Gastineau Human Services Corporation should be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the at-will employment status of Gastineau Human Services Corporation employees.
• The at-will employment status of an employee of Gastineau Human Services Corporation may be modified only in a written employment agreement with that employee which is signed by the Executive Director, or the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of Gastineau Human Services Corporation.

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