Fairweather is recruiting for a temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the Finance Department with a short-term project. This person will create and send customer invoices, process payments, and ensure accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will learn quickly, be detail-oriented and organized, and possess strong analytical skills.

This is a short-term, full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Extended hours of work may be required as job duties demand.

LOCATION:Anchorage, AK

What you will do

• Email/Upload invoices to clients accurately, ensuring all requirements are met for timely payment on invoices.
• Review and verify the accuracy of external supporting documentation.
• Verify data across multiple platforms.
• Manage cross-reference database of accounting codes.
• Manage large amounts of data at various completion stages and document progress.
• Enters data into electronic journals, ledgers, and systems of record.
• Create and maintain detailed files with invoices and all related backups.
• Research, analyze, and summarize transactions to resolve irregularities or discrepancies.
• Reconcile balances, accounts and ledgers.
• Recommend actions to resolve issues.
• Assist higher-level accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience (Bookkeeping / Accounts Receivable)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly develop a working knowledge of financial systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting principles.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail with excellent problem-solving, and desire to be a strong contributor to the department.
• May require announced or unannounced overtime work and be able to respond accordingly during non-working hours or emergencies.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Associate's Degree in Accounting. Preferred

Competencies:

• Accurate Data Entry Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Professional Communication Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Multitask
• Research Capacity
• Time Management Skills
• Thoroughness
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment:

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and scanners

Physical Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.