Job purpose The purpose of the Accounting Assistant position at Alaska Garden and Pet Supply is to support the Senior Accountant in daily and monthly accounting functions and assist with Accounts Payable and Receivable tasks. Duties and responsibilities \xc2\xb7 Prepare daily cash deposits for the retail store and wholesale division. \xc2\xb7 Organize and maintain purchase orders and match accounts payable. \xc2\xb7 Verify receiving reports and ensure inventory matches with purchase orders. \xc2\xb7 Resolve accounts payable issues. \xc2\xb7 Prepare daily entries to balance and post cash and sales activities. \xc2\xb7 Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other administrative tasks. \xc2\xb7 Provide insights into variances, communicate with personnel on accounting-related issues, complete monthly variance reports, support the audit process, and provide specific required analysis on assigned areas. \xc2\xb7 Assist with administrative duties. \xc2\xb7 Handle special projects and other assigned duties. Qualifications

• Working towards an Associate degree in Accounting or Business from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year relevant accounting/finance work experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliation, account payables, and accounts receivable preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and meet established deadlines.
• Proven strong work ethics, reliability, and punctuality.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with computer and manual filing systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Capacity to work effectively amidst multiple demands and distractions.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Effective English communication skills, both orally and in writing, to exchange information and make presentations.

Working Relationship \xc2\xb7 Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. \xc2\xb7 Utilize interpersonal skills with tact, patience, and courtesy. Physical Requirements \xc2\xb7 Ability to repetitiously climb stairs as needed throughout the day. \xc2\xb7 Capability to sit for extended periods while performing various computer tasks. \xc2\xb7 Requires ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. \xc2\xb7 Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. \xc2\xb7 Ability to frequently lift and move objects up to 35 pounds. \xc2\xb7 Use shoulders, arms, and hands to reach forward, overhead, downward, and to the side. Position type / Work Hours \xc2\xb7 Part or Full-time position, non-remote position. \xc2\xb7 Days and hours of work - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule possibly available. Wage / Benefits \xc2\xb7 Wage $19-$22 hourly DOE Directly reports to: Senior Accountant, Controller, President Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 \xe2\x80\x93 40 per week Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person