Fund Accountant
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Anchorage, AK
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Anchorage, AK
POSTED
18 days ago
Location : JHAC (Juanita Helms Administration Center)
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: FY25-00011
Department: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division: FS ACCOUNTING
Opening Date: 06/03/2025
Closing Date: 6/25/2025 9:00 PM Alaska
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 01- APEA
Basic Function
Perform technical accounting tasks for financial information, processing and reporting. Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of general ledger account balances, budgets and encumbrances, as assigned.
SALARY: 15A
REPORTS TO: Senior General Ledger Accountant
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Typical Duties
1. Review procurements, budget transfers, and appropriating ordinances for correct account distribution, allowability, and funds availability.
2. Perform general ledger file maintenance functions for assigned funds.
3. Prepare budget and journal entries for assigned funds.
4. Respond to inquiries from Borough employees for assigned funds.
5. Prepare various reconciliations, allocations, reports, statements, spreadsheets and schedules, and perform special accounting projects for both internal and external purposes.
6. Perform analyses of accounts in assigned funds, as needed.
7. Reconcile and distribute transaction and ledger reports.
8. Perform/assist with year-end accounting tasks, audit, and financial statement preparation.
9. For various modules of the financial management system (as assigned), troubleshoot and test periodic software updates. Train and/or supervise various staff in the use of the financial management system.
10. Assist with the records retention program for the General Ledger section.
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution or program. Finance or another relevant degree may be considered, provided coursework includes Intermediate Accounting (minimum 1 year).
2. Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience or two years of recent public accounting experience. Other recent, relevant experience may be substituted for the experience requirement, such as financial work in such areas as compliance, regulated industries, the auditing field, federal or state tax matters.
3. Must have recent extensive and verifiable analytical experience and demonstrated ability to perform complex analyses using a sophisticated, integrated financial management system with knowledge and judgment of inter-relationships of data and other information. Experience in a medium-to large-sized entity is desirable.
4. Demonstrated, recent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions and linking. Microsoft Word, Access, and Power Point and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred.
5. Must have recent, verifiable experience with enterprise wide, automated accounting systems and experience in maintaining an automated general ledger to include data input, information research, and internal and external financial reporting.
6. Knowledge of, and experience with, governmental or fund accounting is preferred.
7. Supervisory experience on a technical level is desirable.
8. Must be accurate and proficient at keyboarding and be able to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch.
9. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver's license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to perform accurate and timely work in an organized and efficient manner, with minimal direction; ability to take instructions from several people.
2. Demonstrated ability to function under stressful conditions with short deadlines.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in a courteous, professional manner, both orally and in writing.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and to deal effectively and harmoniously with outside entities and the general public.
5. Ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions and to use independent judgment in applying guidelines to varied situations.
OTHER
1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
2. This position requires a criminal background check.
Additional Information
JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact and frequent public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences very little routine and often major problems with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (25-50 lbs.).
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at
For additional information please call
(907) 459-1202
or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206
.The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at
(907)459-1202
or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309
.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The FNSB offers its employees generous benefits that include , affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Flex-Spending Account, and retirement benefits via PERS, the state of Alaska's retirement system.
You will also enjoy 13 paid holidays and a minimum of 24 personal leave days per year for full time employees.
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Which of the following best describes your educational background?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Bachelor's degree in Finance with at least one year of Intermediate Accounting coursework
- Bachelor's degree in another relevant field with at least one year of Intermediate Accounting coursework
- None of the above
02
How many years of progressively responsible accounting experience do you have?
- None
- 0-1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- More than 5 years
03
How many years of public accounting experience do you have?
- None
- 0-1 years
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 or more years
04
How many years of recent experience do you have in relevant financial works such as compliance, regulated industries, the auditing field, federal or state tax matters.
- None
- 0-1 years
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 or more years
05
Do you have recent extensive and verifiable analytical experience using a sophisticated, integrated financial management system?
- Yes, in a medium-to large-sized entity
- Yes, but not in a medium-to large-sized entity
- No, but I have some analytical experience
- No analytical experience
06
Do you have recent, verifiable experience with enterprise-wide, automated accounting systems?
- Yes, including maintaining an automated general ledger
- Yes, but limited to data input and information research
- No, but I have experience with other accounting systems
- No experience with automated accounting systems
07
What is your proficiency with Microsoft Word?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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What is your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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What is your proficiency with Microsoft Access or other Database software?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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What is your proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
11
What is your proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
12
What is your typing speed?
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Can you operate a 10 key by touch?
- Yes
- No
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