Bookkeeper, Grants and Fixed Assets

Anchorage AK

Description

Cook Inlet Housing Authority is a great place to work! Our corporate family is a team of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified people. Our work allows us to create innovative solutions to complex housing issues in our community. We create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. We have a great benefits package which includes the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), Supplemental Benefit System Annuity Plan (SBS), and employer paid Life/STD/LTD insurance, extremely affordable health coverage, generous PTO accruals, paid holidays, an educational reimbursement program, a great wellness program and 457 optional pre-tax deferrals. If you are interested in the Bookkeeper, Grants and Fixed Assets position and have the expertise, skills and energy to match our mission to provide independence through housing, we encourage you to apply. General Functions This position is responsible for accounting/bookkeeping activities for the grants and fixed assets as assigned within the Finance/Accounting Department including, but not limited to: general ledger reconciliations, project cost sub-ledger reconciliations, journal entries, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, fixed asset inventory, grant reconciliations & reporting, financial reporting, and audit preparation for various companies. Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities) Processes monthly journal entries Reconciles general ledger accounts Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger Reconciles grant revenue Prepares reporting for granting agencies Coordinate with managers and or department personnel as needed to ensure all necessary information is gathered to effectively account for grant funds. Assists in maintaining and updating financial procedures as needed Maintain databases Performs data entry Assists in audit preparation for multiple companies Assists in month end and year end activities to insure accurate financial reporting Performs fixed asset inventory Performs other related duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and experience related to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) preferred. Experienced in all aspects of general bookkeeping Ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments Self-starter with ability to solve problems with minimal direction/supervision Ability to work in deadline-driven environments Experience working with MS Office products with emphasis in Excel and Word Experience working with automated accounting software packages Experience working with MS Dynamics Great Plains preferred Ability to type 40 words a minute and to operate 10-key by touch Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills Technical ability to read and decipher grant language Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in accounting, or closely related field or experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting “ Are you willing to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or eligibility for an exception to CIHA’s vaccination requirement, prior to beginning work?” Please visit www.cookinlethousing.org to submit an application. Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. In addition, CIHA management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities and lines of reporting to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.