Accountant I / II / III

Accountant Position

Purpose of Position : Perform entry level professional accountant duties such as preparing journal entries, reconciling investment accounts and maintaining investment records and prepare monthly internal financial statements, record keeping tracks, monitors, and reports all grant activity. Uphold the organizations vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organizations policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions :

• Prepare assigned journal entries and oversee timely completion of all entries including those related to grants
• Assist in preparing internal financial reports used by the Director of Finance, CFO, Board of Directors and other internal users
• Retrieve records and prepare reports, file required state and federal forms, maintain files in compliance with applicable record retention protocols
• Maintain a high level of internal customer satisfaction by explaining NSHC accounting policies and procedures to managers and others who inquire
• Identifying and posting electronic payments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits : All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organizations values : integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge : All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software. Job Specific knowledge is listed below :

Required Skills and Abilities : All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient / customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient / customer confidentiality. Job specific skills and abilities are listed below :

Minimum Requirements :

Education

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

2 year(s) performing administrative work in accounting, auditing or bookkeeping, working with grants experience preferred

Credentials

N / A

Physical Requirements : Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment. Sit more than half the workday. Stand and / or walk less than half the workday. Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and / or reach. View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time. Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time. Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds. See and hear with normal acuity.

Working Conditions : Work is conducted in a standard office environment. Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time). Travel is required via large aircraft. Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft. NSHC will apply Alaska Native / American Indian (under PL 93-638), and Veteran Preferences.