Senior Accountant

Calista Corporation•Anchorage, AK

13d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant – Federal Contracting oversees project and general ledger records, monitors costs, funding, revenue recognition, etc., and prepares reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reports, in the Calista Corporate Accounting department.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of economic and accounting and G/L principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to process a high volume of data with accuracy and meet various deadlines.
Solid understanding of intermediate accounting principles.
Solid understanding of accounting principles as they relate to fixed assets, construction-in-progress, and revenue recognition.
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Ability to prepare and review complex invoices.
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods.
Knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and ability to learn company-specific software.
Deltek Costpoint preferred but not required.
Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and understand contracts and agreements.
Ability to read and understand documents such as employee handbooks, safety rules, Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for five years of progressive accounting experience.
Minimum of four years of accounting or related field experience.
Minimum of one year experience working for a large company or another Native Corporation.
Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation and/or review of documentation for delivery/task order or contract de-obligations or close-out.
Review incurred cost submissions.
Ensure all projects are utilizing correct revenue formulas.
Provide monthly financial data for assigned projects.
Set up new projects according to contract terms, including revenue recognition analysis.
Track, monitor, and analyze active projects.
Communicate with Managers and supervisors to ensure bills are accurate and are issued timely.
Review A/P vouchers and Expense Reports for accuracy and proper coding.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare project ledger to general ledger reconciliations.
Prepare bank reconciliations.
Prepare financial statement analysis.
Prepare journal entries.
Provide support for audit requests and prepare audit workpapers.
Assist with research or duties as needed to support intercompany activities.
Prepare and maintain prepaid accounts amortization schedules.
Prepare sales and use tax returns or gross receipt tax returns as needed.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.