Accounting Office Clerk - Full-time

*** THERE IS A SEVERE HOUSING SHORTAGE ON THE NORTH SLOPE. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN UTQIAGVIK (BARROW) OR INDICATE THEY HAVE NO LOCAL HOUSING SECURED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ***

Job Title: Accounting Clerk                          

Division:  Finance

Reports To: Accounting Manager                                                 

Supervises: Non-Supervisory

Classification: Temporary

Safety Sensitive: No

FLSA/AWHA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time/Temporary                                                                   

Occupational Code: 43-9061

Salary: Starting at $21.00/hour (depending on experience)

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, supports accounting staff and performs general office assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly scan and then disposing all TNHA archived documents.
  
• Able to handle incoming and outgoing post office mail.
  
• Must be able to perform work duties promptly, and under time constraints.
• Observes TNHA safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained through professional and client interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required:

• Ability to work independently and to carry out task to completion with minimum instructions.
• Strong multi- tasking skill and can work with others in a friendly professional manner.
  
• Strong problem - solving to make tasks more efficient.
• Good organizational skills and keep records in a systematic, neat and legible manner.
• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) recipient.
• Some work experience with a PC using common software applications and general office equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred:

• Alaskan Native/American Indian (member of federally recognized tribe).
• Ability to speak and/or understand conversational Inupiaq.
  

Physical Demands: This role primarily involves sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds). Visual acuity for reading and using a computer is required.

Work Environment: The work environment is a typical office setting with standard lighting and temperature conditions. The noise level is generally low to moderate.

A full list of physical demands and work environment details can be provided upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or membership status in any class protected by law.