Summary or Purpose
Supervise the accounting staff; and the preparation, documentation, disbursement, and reporting of financial documents and information, including accounts payable and receivable.
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.
Directs the daily activities of the Accounting work group through appropriate delegation, technical skills training, and work supervision; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; recommends changes as necessary.
Assures the quality of accounting documents and work products; reviews and approves all document preparation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and local policies and practices.
Recruits, evaluates and supervises staff; coordinates staff development programs; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems.
Reconciles transactions and accounting data according to policies; records changes, reconciles and resolves differences; reviews accounting and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
Reviews accounting document batches, and other source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; collects, records, files and distributes related paperwork.
Collects data and compiles data for reports, updates and corrects databases.
Maintains cooperative working relations with the villages, departments, customers and outside agencies; serves as liaison between various organizations and agencies; serves on committees, task forces and other groups to coordinate and standardize accounting procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and mathematical computations.
Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
Knowledge of specialized computer hardware and software applications.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and Borough policies and procedures.
Skill in supervision, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
Skill in reviewing and correcting mathematical calculations and computations.
Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Four years of computerized accounting work experience;
One year of supervisory work 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.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?
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Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
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How many years of computerized accounting work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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If you have at least four years of computerized accounting work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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How many years of supervisory work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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If you do have one year of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
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To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Angie DeGuzman) for this position?
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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
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Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Angie DeGuzman) of this position?
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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
- Required Question