Overview
UIC Arctic Operations and Development is hiring an Accounting Specialist based in Anchorage/Barrow, Alaska. This role is responsible for preparing, verifying, and processing accounts payable and receivable invoices, as well as supporting general accounting functions and other assigned duties.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Review inbox for invoices or other A/P or A/R related documents, determine course of action: payment process, seek authorization (coding) or distribute to appropriate accounting personnel, electronic depositing of checks, inputting batches into accounting system.
Check email daily for invoices, past due statements, or other A/P and A/R documents requiring payment processing.
Input and verify accounting codes with numerical accuracy on invoices against the chart of accounts.
Process approved A/P invoices for payment to appropriate vendor and mail out.
Process approved A/R deposits and invoices to appropriate customer, including water sales, car rental sales, gravel sales, and real estate rent.
Send A/P and A/R transactions or documents to staff and vendors using fax, email, mail, or accounting software.
Assist and coordinate monthly reconciliation of A/P and A/R transactions to the statement of accounts and agings.
Print "AP Edit Reports" or other "AP Report Options" for GL transaction review of accounts upon request, and file.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:
Math and reading comprehension.
Time management and critical thinking.
Active listening and learning.
Strong communication skills.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SL Dynamic programs.
Exhibits good communication skills in writing, verbally, and on the phone.
Exhibits good 10 key calculator skills.
Knowledgeable of accounting principles.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required.
Ability to maintain the highest confidentiality of all Company information.
Ability to pass a NON-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate of Arts or Science degree.
Two to five years of related accounting experience.
Knowledgeable with Sage Timberline accounting system.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The employee is frequently required to read text on a computer screen and hard copy, sit for extended periods of time, talk, and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is exposed to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced office environment.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Noise level is generally moderate, typical of office settings.
Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods (e.g., month-end, year-end).
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiagvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.
UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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Requisition ID 2026-24489
Category Accounting/Finance
Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement N/A
Additional Locations US-AK-Barrow
Entity : Name UIC Arctic Operations & Development LLC
