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The College of Business and Security Management is a resource for businesses from across Alaska to share their current job opportunities. These are typically positions that are of particular interest to our CBSM students and alumni.
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Job Opportunities
![Everts Air logo (blue and yellow text)](/cbsm/images/jobs/everts-air.jpg)
Job Summary
The will classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and
keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, or computers. Make decisions regarding
vendor accounts and/or coordinate with the Accounting Manager to reach appropriate
decision for vendors.
Compensation Starting at $25.00 p/hr DOE
Employment Type Full-Time (Not available for remote work.)
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 570860331
Job Duties
- Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
- Code and post documents according to company procedures.
- Match order forms and packing slips with invoices and record the necessary information.
- Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
- Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Compile financial reports and tables pertaining to such matters as expenditures and accounts payable.
- Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
- Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
- Research and prepare Forms 1099 for end of year processing.
- Compile copies of all invoices coded to asset accounts for Controller, Accounting Manager and Accountants.
Required/Preferred Experience, Education & Skills
- Requires the knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and mathematic applications as they pertain to accounting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of supervisory and financial functions.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of financial functions.
Total Rewards
- Competitive total rewards package
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k match program
- Paid Holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure
equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,
age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or other legally protected
characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you would like to view a copy of
our affirmative action plans, please contact us.
Posted 8/27
![Barnes & Noble, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø logos side by side](/cbsm/images/jobs/bn-uaf-bookstore.jpeg)
Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide. We offer a retail environment like no other – uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education. Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community.
Job Summary
Barnes & Noble College is seeking a customer-focused, sales-driven, leader to work as a in our 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø bookstore. The Store Manager will lead the store in the daily operation of our retail store. You will build and maintain positive relationships with the campus community, supervise employees and departments, work directly with employees, customers, and faculty, and deliver measurable results for the store and for your school. Driving sales, leadership, customer service, team building, and problem solving are essential skills that will be used on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
As a Retail Store Manager you are the store’s leader and are accountable for all aspects of the store-- financial results, operations, merchandising, talent acquisition, customer service, and campus relations. You will build and maintain positive relationships with the campus community and your Corporate Office partners to create the finest and most profitable bookstore for the school campus community we serve. You will be a people manager and have direct involvement with training, directing, and counseling our team to create customer experiences that enhance bookstore loyalty and deliver measurable results for the store and for your school. Our stores can carry everything from text and trade books, technology, and school supplies to clothing, regalia, and food-- everything a college student desires, their parents want, and our faculty needs. A Store Manager must be knowledgeable of and a resource for all departments, model exceptional customer service, drive sales, and be a skillful problem solver.
Expectations:
- Execute developed business strategies and identify opportunities drive sales, increase customer satisfaction, and expand store traffic.
- Strong delegation, follow up, and management skills to maintain outstanding visual merchandising standards, ensure availability of merchandise, maintain appropriate inventories, and complete projects in a deadline driven industry.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and sales through effective scheduling, talent acquisition, training, and development of store team members.
- Ability to identify creative solutions, learn independently, embrace change, and act as a change agent.
- Analyze sales figures, interpret trends, and forecast future sales to manage all controllable costs and keep operations profitable.
- Ensure standards for quality, customer service, and health and safety are met by providing a safe and clean store environment and implementing loss prevention measures.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting.
- Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
- 5+ years’ supervisory experience in a retail setting preferred or a graduate of the Best Seller Program.
- Bachelors in Business Administration or relevant field preferred.
- Leadership experience to direct and develop a workforce of managers and sales associates.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills to manage campus relationships and corporate initiatives while achieving customer sales and service goals.
- Familiarity with financial and customer service principles.
- Basic reading, writing and accounting skills required.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Posted 8/20
![Fairbanks North Start Borough, January 1, 1964](/cbsm/images/jobs/fnsb-logo.jpeg)
Accurately and timely account for all accounts payable (AP) related activities, on a calendar year basis for regulatory compliance and on a fiscal year basis in accordance with GAAP, the most efficient way possible. Perform technical accounting tasks for financial information, processing, compliance, and reporting. Maintain accounts payable files. Provide year-end accounting assistance and prepare work papers for the Borough's auditors. Perform other duties as assigned for the Accounting Division.
Salary: $29.41/Hour
Typical Duties
- Open mail, sort, copy as necessary, and scan invoices into the Borough’s financial management system for departments’ approval. Review and prepare payment requests on purchase orders, check requests, and travel authorizations in compliance with Borough policies and procedures. Enter all data through the Borough's computerized financial management system, and assist with maintaining the capital assets system.
- Schedule the weekly check runs and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, coordinate the printing function. Balance AP check runs, reconcile to the GL using computerized reports and spreadsheets, run various AP summary reports as necessary.
- Manage and maintain AP records, capital asset records, and filing systems in accordance with Borough policy and department procedures. Assist with the records retention program for other functions of the Accounting division.
- Reconcile vendor statements. Resolve vendor address discrepancies, in coordination with purchasing staff as necessary. Research and correct AP errors.
- Formulate, recommend, implement, and enforce Borough-wide policies and procedures for the AP function. Answer procedural questions from vendors and Borough personnel regarding the AP function. Respond to other inquiries related to AP.
- Keep abreast of the laws, regulations, and other compliance resources regarding IRS information reporting, taxability of travel and entertainment payments to Borough employees, and all other AP related compliance requirements and issues.
- Obtain IRS Forms W-9. Prepare and issue IRS Form 1099 information returns and report to the IRS. Coordinate the transfer of accurate data to the payroll function for proper IRS Form W-2 reporting.
- Maintain, and troubleshoot as necessary, the AP subsystem. Plan, test, and implement the periodic system upgrades. Coordinate with Digital Services. Make help desk calls to the software vendor. Assist the GL section in maintaining other parts of the financial management system
- Maintain up-to-date written procedures for the AP function.
- Assist and provide AP training sessions for departmental users.
- Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and capital asset forms.
- Run GL reports. Reconcile and distribute transaction, journal, and ledger reports.
- Analyze and research budget, encumbrance, and actual transactions and balances of the GL. Perform reconciliation of GL accounts to subsidiaries including the capital assets system and source documents. Prepare back-up schedules. Prepare budget and journal entries.
- Maintain worksheets needed for fiscal year-end and for the annual audit. Perform/assist with year-end accounting tasks and audit preparation. Coordinate the gathering and copying of AP and other files/documents for review by the external auditors.
- Prepare, maintain, and run various reports, statements, schedules, work papers, spreadsheets, and databases for both internal and external reporting.
- Perform special accounting tasks and projects, as assigned. This includes assisting with physical inventory of Borough capital assets on a periodic basis.
- Serve as backup for certain duties of other technical positions within the division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. Three years recent experience as a full-charge
bookkeeper and knowledge of the IRC and IRS regulations regarding Form 1099 information
returns. An Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Accounting from an accredited
institution, or three years of clerical accounting experience in a large organization
with a computerized environment, may be substituted for the experience and knowledge
requirement above. One year performing full-charge AP duties in a computerized environment
is preferred.
2. Recent verifiable experience with enterprise-wide automated accounting systems,
including data input and research. Computer experience with a large integrated financial
system is desired. Prefer experience in a governmental setting.
3. Must be accurate and proficient at data entry/typing and be able to use a 10-key
calculator accurately by touch.
4. Must have recent personal computer experience using electronic spreadsheets, word
processing, and internet-based software applications (Microsoft Excel and Word preferred).
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
5. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance
standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal
automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must
be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations related to employee travel
and entertainment reimbursements and 1099 information reporting.
2. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of governmental
accounting is desirable. Governmental purchasing experience or training is desirable.
3. Ability to perform accurate and timely work in an organized and efficient manner,
with minimal direction, sometimes under stressful conditions with short deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees, and to deal effectively and harmoniously with outside entities and
the general public.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in a courteous, professional manner,
both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions and to use independent
judgment in applying guidelines to varied situations.
OTHER
1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
2. This position requires a criminal background check.
Additional Information
JOB CONTACTS:
Continuous contact with employees at all levels of the Borough. Frequent contacts involving outside
organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that
must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences
of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards
are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50
lbs.); requires short periods of reaching and bending.
Posted 8/20
![City of Fairbanks, Alaska logo overlaying photo of downtown Fairbanks at sunset](/cbsm/images/jobs/city-of-fairbanks-logo.jpg)
Job Summary
***This position will be assigned to Payroll***
This position actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values.
It performs a variety of complex accounting duties involving the accounting, recording,
and reporting of financial transactions; performs effective inter-department communications;
reviews accounting records for accuracy; and maintains professional relationships
with staff in other departments. Receives general supervision from the Controller
and Chief Financial Officer.
Essential Job Functions:
When assigned to Accounts Payable:
- Process vendor invoices from purchase orders using the City's financial system.
- Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Review credit card transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with city laws and policies.
- Assist vendors and departments with questions relating to invoices and payments.
- Record general ledger adjusting journal entries for expense allocations, vendor payments, and accounting corrections.
- Assist with other related or accounting specialist duties as assigned.
- Interact with customers on telephone and in-person regarding utility billing, garbage services, city code relating to utility services, and general information.
- Assist customers by resolving and researching billing and payment issues.
- Contact customers for collection of utility billing payments in arrears.
- Process payment arrangements, bill adjustments, and small dollar write-offs.
- Reconcile daily deposit reports.
- Assist with other related or accounting specialist duties as assigned.
- Interact with customers on telephone and in-person regarding tax payments and general billing.
- Assist customers by resolving and researching billing and payment issues.
- Receive and process tax returns, payments, and license applications.
- Review returns and applications for completeness; research and resolve discrepancies.
- Contact taxpayers for collections of taxes and follow up on unreported tax liabilities.
- Research and review a variety of source documents and data to identify licensed and unlicensed business operators within the city.
- Maintain database to ensure accuracy of licensee information.
- Assist with other related or accounting specialist duties as assigned.
- Process citywide payroll and manual payroll checks including remittance of withholding liabilities to federal government and other outside agencies.
- Review timesheets from all departments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and authorization.
- Reconcile timesheets to payroll system reports and audit leave time to ensure adherence to the leave policy.
- Calculate and ensure timely remittance of all applicable withholding liabilities for employees.
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax reports; reconcile annual reports for W-2 processing; review W-2's for accuracy and adherence to federal guidelines.
- Process, review, and correct retroactive payments and deductions.
- Process termination checks in compliance with various governmental guidelines and collective bargaining agreements.
- Assist in research and remain current on federal and state payroll tax law changes, retirement, benefits, wage assignments, and other applicable laws and regulations affecting payroll.
- Assist with other related or accounting specialist duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment.
- Knowledge of accounting terminology.
- Knowledge of procedures used in accounting transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Effectively manage time to accomplish multiple tasks within specified time frames.
- Ability to provide customer service in a pleasant, tactical, and courteous manner.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to learn and adapt procedures to standard regulatory requirements.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment with occasional instructions or assistance.
- Ability to reconcile accounts accurately.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and written records.
- Ability to develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently with or without limited supervision.
- Ability to operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer including knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Crystal Reports, and Governmental Accounting Software (preferably Munis).
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Two years of accounting experience in an area appropriate to the assignment
such as accounts payable, utility billing, general billing, payroll, or directly related
to the core functions of this position.
Education: Equivalent to an associate degree with preference towards major coursework
in bookkeeping, accounting, or business; or a degree related to the core functions
of this position.
Work Environment:
This position works in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. Substantial
time is spent operating a variety of standard office equipment including a computer,
telephone, calculator, and copy machine. Occasionally works alone for extended periods
of time.
Physical Demands*:
This position may require continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement; extensive
reading and close vision work; occasional working extended hours; may lift and carry
materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
* reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals.
Posted 7/30
Internship Opportunities
![JMJ Tax Relief LLC](/cbsm/images/jobs/jmj-logo.jpeg)
Monthly duties will include data entry/bank reconciliations for over a dozen clients, invoicing for JMJ and select clients, and sales tax reporting. Quarterly duties include payroll reporting and sales tax. Some cross training with reception includes running payroll for clients, and answering phones (especially during busy season such as tax season and extension season). Employee must be able to stay organized, multitask, be a good communicator and have great customer service skills. This job is IN PERSON only.
Qualifications
- Must have knowledge of QuickBooks (Desktop and online) & Microsoft office. Additional training will be provided.
- Some college, preferred accounting major.
$14-18/hr. This is a semi-seasonal job. During tax season (January - April) it will be full time (40+ hrs/wk) during the summer, hours are reduced and flexible.
TO APPLY
Please send your resume and cover letter to jmjtaxak@gmail.com with the subject line "Applicant Info - Bookkeeping"