Salary: $4,125.31 Biweekly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 02-26-022
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

Assist the Controller in the direction of the overall activities of the North Slope Borough Accounting Division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Assist the Controller in assuring the quality of financial processes and work products.

Monitor all document preparation for accuracy completeness and compliance with Federal, State, and local government compliance.

Assist the Controller in assuring that internal controls adequately safeguard assets and properly records all financial transactions in the general ledger.

Assist the Controller in the collection of financial and administrative information, and compilation of data for reports as required by policies and regulations. Assist in the preparation and submission of various financial reports as required.

Assist the Controller in the preparation and review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Assist the Controller in the development of cash flow and financial projections and makes recommendations on appropriate course of action.

Assist the Controller in the preparation and monitoring of the Accounting Division Budget.

Respond to requests for information. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and
inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; provides
technical review for departments, staff and management as authorized.

Assist the Controller in the preparation of the monthly financial report for the Assembly.

Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards related to Public Sector financial administration.

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and policies.

Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.

Knowledge of specialized computer hardware and software applications.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, and Borough policies and procedures.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands, and delegating tasks and responsibilities.

Skill in responding to inquiries from management, citizens and regulatory agencies.

Skill in data collection and analysis, and mathematical and statistical computation.

Skill in supervision, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.

Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Bachelors Degree in Accounting;

Three years experience of accounting, auditing, and financial management work experience, including one year supervisory experience in accounting.

Ability to obtain Certified Public Accountant Certificate within one year of hire.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of 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.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04

Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of accounting, auditing and financial management work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06

If you do have at least three years of accounting, auditing and financial management work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
07

How many years of supervisory work experience in accounting do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

If you do have at least one year of supervisory work experience in accounting, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
09

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Fadil Limani or Immediate Supervisor Rina Hermon for this position?

• Yes
• No

10

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

11

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Fadil Limani or Immediate Supervisor Rina Hermon of this position?

• Yes
• No

12

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question