Staff Accountant (Anchorage Main Office) at Alaska Rent a Car – Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Rent A Car, Inc. (an AVIS System Licensee) is looking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant for our Anchorage Main Office location. We're a local, employee-owned company that has served Alaska for 70 years. We're passionate about supporting our employees and offering internal growth opportunities.

A Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, assisting with audits, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

Essential Duties:

· Assist the Controller, Assistant Controller, and CFO in leading accounting functions.

· Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

· Monitor and lead the month end and year end closing processes as well as develop improvements in key steps of the financial reporting calendar.

· Maintain the chart of accounts.

· Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger

· Perform monthly reconciliations

· Assist in preparing financial budgets and forecasts

· Audit accounts payable invoices and credit card charges, and assist in weekly check run

· Responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly taxes, overseeing the preparation and accuracy of quarterly reporting for the accounting department.

· Assist in preparation of external audits.

· Perform related duties, as assigned.

Benefits Include:

· Med/Den/Vision (FT over 30 hrs only)

· Paid holidays (FT over 30 hrs only)

· PTO

· ESOP (retirement paid 100% by our company)

ABOUT ALASKA RENT A CAR, INC. DBA AVIS:

AVIS Alaska Rent-A-Car has been in business for over 70 years. We pride ourselves on a welcoming and inclusive culture. We are a team with a strong work ethic and a desire to provide the best customer service statewide. As a company, we see every employee as a team member, which is integral to the success of our business.

Qualifications include:

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

· 2-4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

· Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)

· High level of efficiency and accuracy

· Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

· Experience in MS Office, accounting software and databases.

· Strong communication skills, both oral and written.