Bethel Alaska Region Housing

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Current Vacancies: 2/11/2025

Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: None

Compensation: Range 6
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary

The Association of Village Council President Regional Housing Authority has an opening for an accountant within our finance department. The Accountant, under limited supervision of the Chief Finance Officer, oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll so as to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the accounting data.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • A degree in accounting, finance or related field..
  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required; previous nonprofit or governmental accounting experience is a strong plus.

Desirable

  • Yup’ik speaking preferred.
  • Four years of experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
    Demonstrate efficient time management and prioritization of workload daily with frequent interruptions.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to

Job Duties

  • In charge of closely monitoring company financials
  • Manage accounting records and responsible for the production of financial reports.
  • Prepare journal entries to support accurate financial reporting
  • Reviewing the general ledger to maintain accuracy.
  • Conduct thorough bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
  • Assist in the oversight and review of the payroll process
  • Other functions that may arise.

Job Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. As well as, requires occasional travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands. Occasionally, being able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

This Job Description reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.

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How to Apply:

A separate application must be submitted for each position applying for.

Submit a completed AVCP – Regional Housing Authority employment application and resume to:

Mail to:Deliver to:Fax/email to:
AVCP – RHA
PO Box 767 Bethel, AK 99559		AVCP – RHA
411 Ptarmigan Road Bethel, AK 9559		1-907-543-4020
ATTN: Human Resources
ckernak@avcphousing.org
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Notice

Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, 25 U.S.C. § 450e(b), AVCP – Regional Housing Authority agrees to give preference to Indians who can perform the work required regardless of age, sex, religion, or tribal affiliation for training and employment opportunities. To be considered under Indian Preference, you must provide verification with your application and resume. AVCP – Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

AVCP Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer with Indian American/Alaska Native Preference pursuant to 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistant Act of 1975.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

These job descriptions reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the jobs described. They are not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the jobs. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.