Senior Accountant I
Company: Coastal Villages
Location: Eagle River
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The primary job responsibilities for this position include, but
are not limited to, posting journal entries, reconciliations,
process improvement, fixed-assets, and inventory. The Senior
Accountant also provides assistance during period close and
external audit processes. This position requires a highly motivated
and analytical thinker who is able to work through complex problems
and make valid GL accounting recommendations. The Senior Accountant
position requires management and leadership skills. PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES • Overall responsibility for general ledger
maintenance to include: preparing, reviewing, auditing and
verifying journal entries as well as recording accruals, deferrals
and reserves • Processing and reporting of fixed assets including
periodic depreciation, retirement, transfer and impairments •
Researching and reconciling all discrepancies in GL accounts •
Following internal controls as identified by management and
ensuring GL team is in compliance • Performing financial analysis
as needed • Coaching and training team members • Addressing and
resolving GL accounting issues caused in other accounting system
modules • Assisting in accounting close by monitoring the process
and maintaining and reviewing related logs • Assisting in external
audit process to include preparation of audit schedules and
responding to auditors’ inquiries • Competency in more advanced
functionalities of MS Excel such as pivots, lookups, and data
manipulation functions • Ability to cover selected responsibilities
of Financial Accounting Manager on an as-needed basis • Other
duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS Accounting degree
with at least 4 years of experience is required. CPA certification
is not required but is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will
possess the ability to communicate in a professional manner and
demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. This
position requires the ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume
work setting and maintain a positive and productive team
environment. A high regard for accuracy and attention to detail,
along with strong organizational skills with the ability to
prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines, is required.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is
required, and experience working with Great Plains software and
online applications systems is a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In
order to successfully perform the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to effectively remain in a
stationary position for long periods of time, operate a computer
and other office productivity machinery, communicate with others in
person and over the phone, and move about inside the office. This
position requires the ability to sit, effectively use hands and
fingers, talk and listen, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel,
and crouch. Occasionally this position may be required to lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to work in a constant
state of alertness and in a safe manner is also a requirement. WORK
ENVIRONMENT This position is performed in an office setting with
exposure to computer screens and fluorescent lighting. It requires
the regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line
telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet.
Keywords: Coastal Villages, Anchorage , Senior Accountant I, Accounting, Auditing , Eagle River, Alaska
