Accountant

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)! 

Hours:  Full-time, 35 hour per week position.

Salary Range:  $31 to $36 per hour, depending on experience

This position requires full-charge bookkeeping skills and operates under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role is responsible for performing general accounting functions and related duties to support the daily financial administration of the Health Center and tribal programs.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for payment


• Match purchase orders with receiving reports and invoices, investigate any discrepancies


• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and employee purchase card transactions


• Setup and maintain vendor files, including W-9 forms, contracts, insurance certificates, and payment methods


• Create vendor ACH payment files and upload them to the bank for submittal. 


• Respond to inquiries from vendors and employees regarding payment of invoices and reimbursement requests


• Train employees in using the accounting system to enter purchases


• Assist with the preparation of the annual 1099 forms
  

Payroll

• Process monthly payroll and payroll advances accurately and on time, including reviewing timesheets and responding to employee inquiries.


• Maintain payroll records, including updates to pay rates, employee deductions, and employer contributions.


• Reconcile monthly employee insurance benefit statements and process payments accordingly.


• Upload 401(k) plan contributions to the plan administrator’s portal.


• Prepare and record payroll allocation and accrual journal entries in the accounting system; reconcile payroll liability accounts.

Other Responsibilities

• Record Seldovia Bay Ferry bank deposits in the accounting system


• Prepare bank deposits for the Health Center


• Reconcile Health Center petty cash


• Assist with preparation for worker’s compensation insurance audits and financial statement audits


• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO


• Be able to travel as needed (day trips) to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.
  

What You'll Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or directly related field OR

combination of Associate’s Degree or Certificate in directly related field + Work Equivalent, Strongly Preferred. Will consider applicants with work equivalent of Bachelor’s Degree requirement. 5 years minimum of general accounting experience, required. Some Governmental or Healthcare Accounting experience a plus.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What You'll Get:

• 11 Paid Holidays per year


• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year


• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)


• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the month after we receive your enrollment form.


• Dental insurance, Vision insurance and long-term disability insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.


• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K after 90 days of employment.
  


• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.


• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara at 907-435-3217 or email [email protected].