Assistant Accounting Manager

Under the general direction of the Manager of Accounting, the incumbent performs Accounting duties and supervisory duties to support the operation of the Accounting Department.

1.       Review and process the weekly dividend check runs for accuracy and assist with the quarterly dividend runs, as needed, to ensure timely and accurate processing.

2.       Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of shareholder files.

3.       Ensure timely processing of legal requests for shareholder child support levies and stop payments.

4.       Maintain necessary documentation of Treasury reporting daily transactions from the bank including daily and monthly reconciliations.

5.       Cross train with the Accounting Manager to serve as backup bench strength to perform duties in their absence.

6.       Prepare a monthly detailed variance analysis of budget to actuals and prior year to current year sales for all Barrow Operations and certain Corporate Subsidiaries.

7.       Supervise employees performing Accounts Receivable & Payable duties and responsibilities.

8.       Implement and monitor the implementation of sound financial internal controls for all Barrow Operations.

9.       Assist in the preparation and review all month end closing entries to allow a timely month end closing process to meet ASRC Corporate’s deadlines.

10.   Monitor and reconcile all intercompany balances between Barrow Operations and all other ASRC entities for each month end close.

Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Supervise all employees within the department. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching and training, addressing and resolving employee concerns, planning, assigning, directing work and assessing job performance.

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Customer Focus

·         Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Drive for Results

·         Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.  

Problem Solving

·         Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Timely Decision Making

·         Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.

Delegation

·         Trusts people to perform through clear delegation of both routine and important tasks and decisions.

1.       High school diploma or equivalent; college course work or bachelor degree in accounting related to field highly preferred.

2.       Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of administrative functions, routines and guidelines.

3.       Knowledge and understanding of general accounting practices, procedures and routine.

4.       Ability to operate word processing and spreadsheet software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Oracle Accounting.

5.       Ability to operate computer system programs related to accounting and financial reporting.

6.       Ability to multi-task, as well as work in an organized and efficient manner.

7.       Excellent verbal and written communications skills – ability to write comprehensive reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups. 

8.       Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level

9.       Must have strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.   

10.   Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC is a drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V EEO Poster

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.