Accounting Technician

Position Summary

The Accounting Technician supports key accounting functions including basic accounting tasks, preparing grant billings and invoices, organizing backup materials, assisting with audits, and coordinating with program staff for timely reports. Additionally, the position requires reviewing grant transactions for accuracy and supporting the accounting team with various tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Covenant House Mission, philosophy, history and tradition(s) and the underlying values upon which the Agency is founded to the staff, youth and the community we serve
• Understand and comply with all Agency policies and procedures
• Maintain a high level of ethical standards
• Prepare monthly and quarterly grant billings with direction from the Senior Director of Finance.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for grant revenue and adjustments.
• Collect, scan, organize and store all back-up material related to grants.
• Assist in preparation for audits and grantor reviews.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure program reports are received timely.
• Review work and address any discrepancies or errors before final review.
• Perform basic review of grant transactions to identify unallowable or miscategorized costs.
• Assist in maintaining internal tracking spreadsheets and reports.
• Support the accounting team with other basic accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field of study with emphasis in accounting, or similar preferred. Experience can substitute for post-secondary experience on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

1-3 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or general office experience preferred. Experience with State of Alaska and Federal grant reporting preferred. A basic knowledge of accounting is considered beneficial. Lived experience of homelessness considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Working Conditions

Covenant House is an Equal Opportunity Employer