Join our team in making sure seniors in the Mat-Su Valley have a nutritious meal to eat, an affordable place to live, exercise, socialize and a community to be a part of.
Accounting Assistant – Full Time
Accounting Assistant
Full-Time $15-$18 DOE
Job Description
At WASI, we believe Seniors deserve dignity and respect; and serving Seniors is our passion. All our efforts focus on helping Seniors achieve the quality of life they need, so they can remain in the home and community they choose. We believe, in all things, we must work together, and do our best.
WASI is a fun, dynamic 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization changing as needed to best meet the needs of the seniors we serve offering Senior Housing, Nutrition services, Meals on Wheels, and Healthy Aging activities.
The Accounting Assistant will handle a wide range of administrative/accounting and executive support related tasks supporting all programs, as assigned by the Finance Director. Must be Team Oriented and be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Performing or acting as backup for:
- Cash/Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- General Financial and Administrative
- Filing
- Statistical Data tracking
- Skills and Abilities Preferred or Required:
- Clean background check and drug test including cannabis.
- Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy a must.
- QuickBooks experience preferred.
- Two to three years of related financial/office experience.
- Cash handling experience.
- Ability to determine document type and make judgment calls concerning document status and where it should be filed.
- Comply with statutes and regulations about confidentiality of all records including HIPAA..
- Ability to professionally communicate and interact positively with seniors, the public, and other staff.
- Support experience in professional services or grant administration preferred.
- Ability to handle interruptions and manage conflicting deadlines
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to interact positively with seniors, family members, and professionals.
- Current valid Alaska driver’s license, clean driving record and proof of insurance
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Submit cover letter and resume to maryl@alaskaseniors.com