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SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Alaska Corporation for Affordable Housing
Level 17/18 DOE

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Position Summary: Performs a variety of technical and support duties for the Alaska Corporation for Affordable Housing (ACAH), a 501(c)(3) non-profit subsidiary of Alaska Housing Finance Corp. (AHFC), formed for the development, acquisition, management and operation of affordable housing.
Reports to: Operations and Development Manager

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OVERVIEW
Performs a variety of assignments to support the development, acquisition, management and operation of affordable housing. Assignments include, but are not limited to, budget administration, oversight of accounts payable and receivable transactions, drafting and reviewing funding and grant applications, Board memos, contract agreements, and requests for proposals. Assignments may also include assisting with overseeing project management of ongoing developments. The position participates in the reconciliation and maintenance of accounts and assists with analysis, evaluation, and preparation of financial information. The position requires basic knowledge & understanding of accounting principles and procedures along with a high degree of independence and the application of professional judgement specific to assigned duties, as well as keen attention to detail. The position works with parties both inside and outside the Corporation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Non-exempt, non-supervisory position
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Monitors the Corporation’s budget including expenditures, revenues, and budget allocations. Receives, codes, and balances invoices for payment. Ensures payments are correct and in full compliance with applicable fiscal and contract requirements. Verifies charges are made to appropriate accounts, identifies discrepancies, researches questions and issues, and confers with staff to resolve issues.
Provides documentation of accounts payable and receivable transactions through timely logging and filing of receipts. Delivers budget reports and projections for management use and corporate financial planning.
Balance, reconcile and analyze budgets and accounts..
Coordinate with other departments or outside parties to accomplish various tasks.
Reviews contractual agreements to determine and establish appropriate accounting records
and transactions to record financial and other obligations to the Corporation.
Provides support for various technical projects, including development and administration of budgets, contract agreements, requests for proposals, funding and grant applications, legal documents, Board memos, and resolutions.
Composes, edits, and proofreads a variety of complex documents, including forms, memos, administrative, financial, and staff reports, and correspondence for management and staff. Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures. Applies Corporation and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
Organize, prioritize and monitor the flow of work with a high degree of accuracy in data input and review.
Observe and analyze current procedures and make recommendations for process improvements where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Accounts receivable and accounts payable processing; general accounting practices, procedures and requirements; budget principles and procedures; research, data collection, and report preparation processes; project management.
Skills and Abilities: Various computer software programs to include: Dynamics 365 Software or equivalent, Word or equivalent word processing software, Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software, Access or equivalent database software, Power Point and general personal computer use.
Ability to: Coordinate and administer project, budget, and administrative activities; interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and Corporation policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; perform mathematical and accounting functions with speed and accuracy; communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in both written and oral forms; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work appropriately with and maintain confidentiality around sensitive organizational information; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; initiate and organize work independently using professional judgement, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; aptitude and interest necessary to further develop knowledge and abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field; and two or more years of increasingly responsible administrative, technical, and analytical experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, project coordination, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of financial analysis; accounting; research methods; and the ability to understand federal and state regulations.
Must be proficient in the use of Excel and Word.
Substitution: Additional advanced experience may be substituted for up to two years of required education on a year to year basis.
This is a grade of 17/18. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and leave package.
Insurance Benefits

• Health Plan – Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program/Wellness
• Life Insurance – Basic Life and AD&D

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums - Optional life, Long-term, and short-term disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care of dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Employee and Employer contribution
• Option to enroll in AHFC Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal Leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve paid holidays a year
• Health Club reimbursement Plan
• Education Reimbursement

All external applicants tentatively selected for this position shall be required to submit to urinalysis and breath alcohol testing to screen for illegal drug/alcohol use and complete a pre-employment physical prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
To apply for this job and all jobs, please go to AHFC website linked below.
https://www.ahfc.us/about-us/jobs/all-job-seekers
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AT WORKPLACE ALASKA
AHFC May Offer Hybrid Teleworking Opportunities for Some Positions

AHFC provides employment opportunities to low and very-low income persons, in compliance with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. Public Housing Residents are encouraged to apply.

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