Finance Accountant III - Grant Services Department - On Site/Remote Work Schedule -

Overview

A non-profit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian populations is seeking an experienced accountant with expertise in grant accounting and Uniform Guidance (UG) compliance. This role supports the Community Health Services Division and the Division of Environmental Health and Engineering. The position offers a remote work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard organizational assets through monthly accounting operations and internal controls.
• Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Review expenses related to capital purchases and post depreciation.
• Reconcile, analyze, and review complex revenues, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• Update, review, reconcile, and manage various accounts, general ledgers, statements, and spreadsheets.
• Assist in month-end close processes, including financial statement reviews and coding accuracy checks.
• Identify and reconcile account discrepancies.
• Support audit preparation, including preparation of audit schedules for annual financial audits, Medicare cost reports, and payroll-related audits.
• Provide accounting support to internal and external customers and act as a technical resource.
• Develop expertise in accounting software and assist in training less-experienced staff.
• Participate in work groups or teams to develop solutions with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team and assist in testing new system modules and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Produce and process invoices and receivables.
• Generate complex ad-hoc accounting reports as needed.
• Coordinate and review accounting work of others as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of grant accounting, grant requirements, and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and application.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting policies, general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with job cost accounting, grants and restricted revenue, fixed assets and depreciation, audit preparation, deferred revenue, and allocation funding.
• Understanding of healthcare operations including hospital and provider activities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with database querying and report building tools.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, research, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or progressively responsible professional work-related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable professional accounting experience in a non-supervisory role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program with multiple plan options.
• Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth options into a 403(b) plan.
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 5% after one year of employment, plus potential discretionary contributions.
• Paid time off starting immediately, accruing up to 6 hours per pay period, increasing with years of service.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months.
• Basic short/long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and basic life insurance fully covered by the employer, with options for additional coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-site child care facility with early childhood development and preschool programs.
• Employee assistance program offering support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at a local university.
• On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym access including saltwater pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and discounts on outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency travel assistance.
• Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
• Discount programs for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Location

Remote work schedule supporting divisions focused on community health services and environmental health and engineering.