Accounting Specialist

Summary or Purpose

Perform routine accounting functions in accordance with standard office procedures and Borough policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of   the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Perform routine administrative accounting duties in accordance with Borough policy.

Post details of business and accounting transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.

Prepares and distributes checks and authorizations as directed.

Receives, verifies and enters department invoices, timesheets, and other data into computer tracking systems.

Receives and records payments, which may include fees, rent, utility, tax and other accounts receivable payments.

Work with customers for resolution with delinquent accounts.

Provide information and assistance to visitors and others having business with the department; assists customers with applications, government forms and other documents; answers phones; responds to request for information within the span of authority.

Prepares daily deposit slips and balances cash receipts.

Health Department

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Respect clients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.

Protect self, co-workers and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.

Knowledge of principles and practices of government accounting and mathematical computations.

Knowledge of specialized computer software applications.

Skill in data entry

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software.

Skill in CIS utility billing system.(Public Works)

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years education and related work  experience.

Two years of clerical accounting and computer experience.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.