Accounting Manager

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) was formed as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1972. BSNC became the regional Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) for the Bering Strait region, which encompasses the majority of the Seward Peninsula and the coastal lands of eastern Norton Sound. This is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the state. Three distinct Native languages are spoken: St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Central Yup’ik, and Inupiaq.

About this position Accounting Manager          Location – Anchorage, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•         Responsible for all aspects of general ledger accounting, including preparation, review and approval of monthly journal entries, monthly reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers, monthly bank reconciliations, monthly accruals and reversals, fixed asset accounting.

•         Monitor and enforce internal control to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information.

•         Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards including GAAP, FAR and other applicable guidelines.

•         Responsible for monthly revenue recognition and analysis and approval of revenue formula according to ASC 606.

•         Prepare and publish monthly and yearly financial statements and other management reports as needed.

•         Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and assist in preparing annual budgets as needed.

•         Responsible for monitoring the unbilled account to ensure billing is timely.

•         Prepares and reviews financial information as required for compliance reporting to various government agencies including ICE reports and SBA annual reporting.

•         Assist with preparing audit schedules and financial data for annual financial statements audit.

•         Provides management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities within the Corporation.

•         Prepares financial variance analysis for project management including identifying trends and anomalies.

•         Mentoring and training of lower-level staff.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

•         Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

•         Level of Experience Requirements: Two years of diversified accounting experience including project, government contracting and consolidated financial statements.

•         Five years Deltek Costpoint accounting system experience in a multi–company environment or similar ERP system.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

•         Knowledge and proficiency in the usage of computers, especially Microsoft Suite i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook Must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

•         Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

•         Must be organized and can meet deadlines while multi-tasking.

•         Ability to develop specific goal plans to prioritize and accomplish your work prior to deadlines. This will require working longer hours during the first two weeks of every month and when needed for audits or reporting requirements.

•         Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully.

•         Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.

Preferred

•         Minimum of ten (10) or more years of experience in the field.

•         CPA or CMA certificate (or imminent CPA/CMA candidates).

Supervisory Responsibilities

•         This position will have supervisory responsibilities. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.   

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

•         This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.    

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: Ability to remain seated for extended periods, with most duties performed in a comfortable seated position and regular opportunities to stand or move. May be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and review written materials, the ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal room volume and over the telephone, and the manual dexterity needed to use a computer keyboard.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Setting: Standard office environment with computers, monitors, telephones and printers.

Schedule and Flexibility: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility around core hours.

Other Pertinent Work Details: Must be able to work extended hours or occasional weekends as needed to meet deadlines.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.