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Accounting Assistant
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$49,537 / year median in Alaska
-14% projected decline
Job Description
The Accounting Assistant will provide support to Customers, Operations, Accounting Manager, Contracts Administrator, Maintenance and other departments as needed. Essential Functions General accounting duties Human Resources duties Clerical tasks as needed (faxing, copying, filing, scheduling, etc.) Professionally represent the company to existing and future clients Assist with general office duties Maintain files on server Keep office areas clean and stocked Assist with general facilities duties/office duties Competencies Accuracy Professional, positive attitude Resourcefulness Computer literacy Comfortable in Excel Has basic accounting/administrative experience Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The office is located at an airport and can be noisy. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role; however, an employee in this position must be able to occasionally lift inventory items weighing up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, or crouch. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with after-hours availability for summertime travel bookings needs. Required Education and Experience Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows operating system Experience in Excel Valid driver's license Preferred Education and Experience Experience in aviation industry Experience in logistics Experience in general administration and accounting AAP/EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.