Part Time Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Part Time Temporary Accounting Specialist

Are you ready to be a vital part of electrifying Alaska? At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), we're on a mission to light up the Last Frontier. We are also on a journey to transform our organization from paper based to electronic, revitalize our culture, and modernize our processes. We are committed to embracing change and pursuing best practices in all aspects of our operations. As we embark on this exciting transformation, we're seeking a temporary and part time Accounting Specialist to help us out.

As an Accounting Specialist at AVEC, you will play a pivotal role in our journey towards a more efficient, dynamic, and collaborative workplace. If you're someone who is passionate about modernizing dated systems creating an excellent company culture, we want you to be a part of our journey.

As an Accounting Specialist each day is a dynamic journey filled with tasks that keep the financial heart of our cooperative beating strong. A typical day might include

Reviewing data entry and payment batches prepared by the AP Clerk averaging $1.5M weekly

Preparing business expense reimbursement and per diems

Managing miscellaneous accounts receivable such as for billable construction

Reconciling vendor statements to financial data in our legacy accounting software system

Maintaining positive relationships with vendors including promptly addressing inquiries and discrepancies

adhering to payment terms and internal controls

Investigating, and resolving discrepancies or issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments

Coordinating with internal departments as needed.

The ideal Accounting Specialist should have:

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision

Exceptional organization and time management abilities, essential for working with financial workflows with limited automation (paper based)

A solid understanding of utility accounting principles, complex GL strings, and cost center allocation.

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Flexibility to work in an environment with short deadlines and frequent interruptions

Experience working with various database software platforms.

A strong commitment to ethical conduct, privacy, and maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.

Strong adaptability

Rewards:

Starting pay between $29.57 to $32.85 per hour and is dependent upon experience

Part time hours

Work Environment & Schedule: Our office in Anchorage is located in midtown at 4831 Eagle Street. This is a part time, temporary, and in person position.

Ready to power Alaska's future?

The next step is to complete our online application. Don't worry, the application is pretty easy, it simply asks for your resume and to answer some questions to help us get to know you and your experience better.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the Northern Lights.

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