Salary: $3,928.82 Biweekly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 02-26-024
Department: Administration
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose Provide professional and technical governmental accounting skills and expertise for the 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.Reviews, approves and posts computer batch entries; performs other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, grant accounting, and payroll.
Manages special projects as directed, and performs complex accounting and analysis functions.
Prepare monthly General Ledger, investment, and other account reconciliation and reports.
Interprets requests and prepares complex journal entries.
Assists in the preparation of the annual Audit as directed; assists auditors as required.
Assist with preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Reconciles transactions and financial activities according to policies; records changes, reconciles and resolves differences; reviews financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
Monitors accounting document preparation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and local policies and practices.
Collects financial information and compiles data for reports.
Responds to requests for information; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; provides technical information to departments, staff and management as authorized.
Provide training and support to other Departments on accounting issues and procedures.
Maintains cooperative working relations with the villages, departments, and outside agencies; serves as liaison between various organizations and agencies; serves on committees, task forces and other groups to coordinate and standardize financial procedures.
Manage daily cash flow and on-line banking administration.
Maintain the chart of accounts database.
Prepare bank reconciliation and proof of cash.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices of government accounting and mathematical computations.
Knowledge of the 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 rules and regulations, and Borough policies and procedures.
Skill in reviewing and correcting mathematical calculations and computations.
Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
Knowledge of staff coordination, delegation and authority.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business from an accredited institution or possession of a Certified Public Accountant license.
Two years of College Accounting courses and three years accounting experience, including one year of government accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of supervisory work experience.
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
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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?
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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
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business from an accredited institution? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
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Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant license? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
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How many years of College Accounting courses have you completed?
- None
- 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
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If you do have at least two years of college accounting courses, describe how you meet the qualification and list the college you attended, courses completed and dates of enrollment. Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
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How many years of accounting experience 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
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If you have at lease three years of accounting experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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How many years of government accounting 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
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If you have at lease one year of government accounting experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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How many years of supervisory work experience 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
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If you do have one year of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
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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?
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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
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Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Fadil Limani or Immediate Supervisor Rina Hermon for this position?
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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
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