November 13, 2024

Cape Fox Shared Services

Ketchikan

FULL TIME

Commercial Business Accountant / Manager

Cape Fox Shared Services (CFSS) is seeking an experienced Commercial Business Manager (CBM) to join our talented team. To effectively support our Ketchikan based businesses, this position requires commercial accounting experience preferably in the hospitality industry. The CBM will manage staff and will assist in any and all assigned tasks that support the operations of the Accounting and Finance team. Primary duties will support the Commercial business, but some duties may support the entire Cape Fox organization or its subsidiaries. The CBM will assist Accounting and Finance management with various special projects as needed and directed. This position requires an experienced accounting and finance professional that can perform their duties with little or no supervision. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Manage assigned staff and third party resources.
Will manage and mentor other accounting and finance staff as assigned.
Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of business related policies, procedures, manuals, guides, and handbooks.
Will provide support to electronic and paper filing systems and storage of business data.
Prepare, review, or enter and post monthly adjusting journal entries.
Review Commercial related AP vouchers prior to posting and payment.
Will support the Commercial and non-profit related AP processes including vendor setup, W9’s, voucher entry, review, and posting. Will coordinate with other staff or management supporting AP related requests and payments.
Provide support as needed to Commercial timekeeping.
Will support the daily Positive Pay Exception process by the 1pm EST deadline.
Will assist or act as the lead for all audit related requests or other inquiries relating to the Commercial Businesses.
Will download Merchant account statements and reconcile these to the proper bank statements.
Will utilize Clover, Aloha, Triple Seat, Opera, Costpoint, or other systems to accurately determine business related transactions are properly recorded (i.e. Revenue, inventory, expenses, etc)
Provide support to business needs of the shareholders and Board members.
Responsible for intercompany reconciliation tie out and accuracy of financial statements. Supports month end close process.
Will coordinate the Commercial Budgeting process and maintain budgets vs actuals.
Collaborate with internal staff and external vendors to support the accounts payable process primarily for the commercial and non-profit entities.
Ensure the accuracy and submission of all financials including but not limited to: financial statements, statutory reporting, budgets, cash forecasting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, reconciliation and internal control.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and FASB and on an accrual basis accounting.
Continually work on process improvements and work efficiencies.
Enforce and monitor proper internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures, and approvals.
Is expected to proactively identify, research, and resolve issues relating to accounting and finance assigned duties.
Prepare or review bank reconciliations for Commercial, non-profit, or other entities.
Responsible for Commercial, non-Profits, and other entities as directed monthly Revenue Recognition amounts. Reconcile cash to revenue by business unit.
Assist with Fixed Asset and Inventory Tracking.
Maintain accurate petty cash records and reconciliations.
Accurately and timely prepare monthly Commercial related financial information and reporting package. Verify data in Excel/Cognos to Costpoint.
Prepare and submit wire requests to transfer funds between banks as needed or directed.
Reconcile assigned GL account balances accurately and timely.
Ensure all Commercial or non-profit related invoices are properly recorded.
Will occasionally travel between Alaska and Virginia offices

Job Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. A minimum of five years in accounting or a related business field. Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills with high skill functioning level of Excel Spreadsheets, solid Costpoint OR other accounting software skills are required.

Ability to access and accurately input information with little direct supervision
Must have knowledge of accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, debits, credits, etc.) and accounting functions
Ability to work independently to accurately complete duties and projects
Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines
Ability to respond in a flexible manner and to re-prioritize work as situations change.
Proven ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to follow-up and follow-through.
Ability to organize time, manage diverse activities and meet deadlines.
Must be a team player and can demonstrate ability to follow directions, support
Must have hospitality industry knowledge
Should have working knowledge of GAAP
Display high levels of professionalism and maintain a positive outlook
Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook applications
Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.