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Staff Accountant

The Alaska Community Foundation

Staff Accountant

Reports to: Director of Finance

Supervises: N/A

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance team, supporting the Director of Finance in

performing the foundation’s daily accounting operations, financial reporting and fund accounting.

This position will work collaboratively with one accounting technician and the Senior Staff

Accountant performing some of the daily and monthly accounting and financial functions.

You provide financial support services, administrative support to the Finance team and other

Foundation staff, and client services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Operations & Financial Processing

• Review daily input of donations input by accounting technician and create deposits

after appropriate approvals

• Review weekly check runs with Director of Finance, and post as appropriate. Generate

grant letters and distribute as appropriate

• Make monthly recurring journal entries and enter for approval

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations

• Perform monthly investment account reconciliations

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Facilitate and enter monthly corporate giving program spreadsheets and import

information into accounting system after reconciling totals

• Assist with monthly, quarterly reporting requirements

• Assist with quarterly fund statements

• Enter and/or review Pick.Click.Give deposits, and ensure checks are correct

Data Integrity & Financial Accuracy

• Review profiles of vendors and donors to ensure accurate information and no

duplication

• Monitor automatic credit card transactions, obtain backup receipt information and

reconcile 25+ corporate cards each month

• Assist in monitoring the finance email inbox with accounting enquiries.

• Respond to client inquires as directed

• Work collaboratively with accounting technician, Senior Staff Accountant, and Director

of Finance ensuring accurate and efficient processing of daily financial transactions

Compliance & Administrative Support

• Assist with the annual review and creation of 1099 forms and filings

3201 C Street, Suite 110 | Anchorage, Alaska 99503 | Phone: 907.334.6700 | Toll-Free: 855.336.6701 |

www.alaskacf.org

• Work with accounting technician on the quarterly stale dated check processes

• Maintain donor confidentiality

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree OR five (5)+ years of progressive accounting experience,

preferably in nonprofit or fund accounting

• Proficiency in accounting software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively, support accounting staff, and communicate financial

information effectively

CORE COMPETENCIES

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Communication and collaboration

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Time management and organization

• Integrity and ethical judgment

• Customer service and relationship building

• Patience and emotional intelligence

• Process improvement mindset

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in entry, review, and processing of accounting information (contributions,

AR, AP, grants, and daily processing)

• General ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations

• Experience with multiple bank reconciliations

• Experience reconciling corporate credit card programs

• Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Knowledge of audit support and working with an accounting team during an audit

• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting standards (FASB) and GAAP

• Experience using accounting software

• Strong ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure financial data is secure

OTHER QUALITIES

• Service-driven attitude aligned with community and philanthropy

• Enjoyment in supporting others and contributing to team success

• Openness to change and continuous improvement

• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration

3201 C Street, Suite 110 | Anchorage, Alaska 99503 | Phone: 907.334.6700 | Toll-Free: 855.336.6701 |

www.alaskacf.org

WORK ENVIRONMENT & ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. The physical,

sensory, and environmental requirements described here represent the general nature of

the role and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential

functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may involve a combination of desk-based and active work in a professional office

or field environment. The position requires the ability to effectively engage in

communication, operate standard office technology or job-related equipment, and perform

the core responsibilities of the role.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws to

enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this

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