Accountant

Salary : $79,288.88 Annually
Location : Sitka, AK
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 11/03/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NR

Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.
If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.
Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to provide accounting support for a variety of Finance Department accounting activities such as payroll and accounts payable, and to provide analysis, reconciliation, and accounting support for CBS funds.

Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Accountant exercises independent judgment and discretion as a professional with technical expertise to perform the position's daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies and procedures.

The Accountant assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Finance Director, Municipal Administrator, Assembly, and other department heads who formulate, determine, or effectuate management policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides support and coverage for other Finance department positions as needed due to absence or vacancy
• Performs all aspects of bi-weekly payroll process in the absence of the Payroll Specialist
• Processes vendor payments and p-card batches in the absence of the Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable
• Prepares and reconciles quarterly 941 report and biweekly PERS and SBS submissions
• Performs periodic reconciliations of all payroll liability accounts
• Assists in the preparation of supporting schedules for annual external audit
• Performs internal audits of financials transactions and account analysis as requested
• Provides accounting support for new CBS programs, as needed
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees
• Assists in the development and implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Government Accounting and Auditing Financial Reporting (GAAFR) standards
• Payroll processes and regulations
• Financial office procedures, practices, and internal controls

Skills in:
• Operating a personal computer using standard software, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and customized financial, accounting, and auditing software
• Interpreting complex financial reports and records and analysis of financial data
• Organizing and maintaining a wide variety of records and files, both paper and electronic with attention to detail
• Organizing and prioritizing work
• Managing financial records with meticulous/strong attention to detail

Ability to:
• Apply complex salary and compensation calculations in processing payroll
• Produce high quality work that has been self-reviewed for accuracy
• Work independently
• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Quickly learn and put to use newly acquired skills and knowledge
Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field of study; and
• Three years of experience in governmental or non-profit accounting; and
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
Other Job Requirements or Expectations

None
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:
• General office setting

Specific Physical Requirements:
• Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination using a computer and keyboard on a daily basis
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time either in front of computer
• Occasional bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, and twisting
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects up 25 pounds with or without the assistance of proper equipment

General Physical Requirements:
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate well with other employees and the general public
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to use a computer screen and process numeric data
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and access files
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to move about in an office environment

Please reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources Office at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.
The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision (90% employer, 10% employee for full-time employees)
• Health Savings Account eligible plan option
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care

Retirement:

• Mandatory employee/employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Mandatory employee/employer SBS contributions
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Please call the CBS Human Resources department at 907-747-1816 for any specific questions about benefits.