Accounting Manager - Construction

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager will work under the guidance of the Construction Controller to strengthen general accounting functions and ensure local activities support timely month and year end close for multiple companies. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor and evaluate performance of direct reports and provide prompt and objective coaching and mentoring.
• Assure that the duties, responsibilities, and authority of direct reports are clearly defined, effective, and communicated to personnel. 
• Collaborate with subsidiary personnel to establish and implement sound accounting practices in direct support of the company’s business plan and Corporate policies and procedures.
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices and expense reports, including invoice details and GL coding in Texada and Viewpoint Spectrum.
• Review large volume of journal entries.
• Prepare, review and file various taxes in a timely manner.
• Monitor fixed asset accounts for multiple companies.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Complete the quarterly intercompany invoicing. 
• Complete month end closing journal entries.
• Keep informed of current trends and practices in field of accounting, including U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Perform complex research and analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audits and reporting requirements for external sources.
• Constantly evaluate policies, procedures, and controls and make recommendations for improvements and to create efficiencies.
• Research transactions for subsidiary management or other corporate personnel.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job assists in supervising the accounting department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, contracts, and lease agreements.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
• Ability to train employees in software applications, accounting principles, and company policies.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to actively listen and provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers. 
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness.
• Ability to think strategically and research complex issues.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work productively under pressure.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in Accounting.
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience.
• Texada and Viewpoint Spectrum experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug, credit, and background screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.   REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.   The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.   This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.