About

Fairbanks Native Association is a voice for the Alaska Native/American Indian people of Fairbanks. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by promoting justice, healing, and wellness in our community. We envision a unified, healthy, and empowered Native community that embraces all cultures. 

Because employees are our number one asset, Fairbanks Native Association is pleased to offer a great working environment, competitive wages, a healthy work-life balance, and the following benefits: affordable medical insurance, vision, and dental coverage; employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance; 401(k) investment program with a generous match (after applicable waiting period); Employee Assistance Programs First Choice and LifeCare (ADP), paid holidays, generous Paid Time Off, education assistance; and LifeMart Employee Discount Program (ADP). Join our progressive team at Fairbanks Native Association where your effort results in positive change in individual lives and the health of our community!

As the Director of Finance, you will provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and exercise managerial and supervisory functions. This is a senior management position, responsible for maintaining the integrity of the FNA accounting system, financial compliance with terms and conditions of all grants and contracts, compliance with the requirements for single audit, and for general financial information support to all FNA programs. This position monitors all funding streams, including Medicaid. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Monitor budgets and identifies modification needs. Coordinates budget modifications with program directors and ensures submittal to funding agencies per grant/contract requirements.
• Manages and coordinates the work of staff who perform the full range of accounting and financial management functions of the company (ex: bank account reconciliations, cash deposits and receipts, contract management, payroll verification, procurement/purchasing, travel arrangements, loans, advances, reimbursements, property insurance claims processing, and worker’s compensation), to ensure functions are properly performed and in order, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides adequate fiscal review and approval for all FNA expenditures to ensure grant and contract procurement requirements are met.
• Makes fiscal policy and procedure recommendations to the Executive Director. Coordinates implementation of approved policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and 
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting and financial management, including fund accounting, grant regulations, and contract administration, financial reporting, and personnel management. MBA, CPA preferred.

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Posted 3/5

Job Description:

The Emergency Management Internship will provide practical work experience to degree-seeking students whose interest is working in the field of emergency management, Disaster Recovery, Public Health, or related fields. Under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Management, this position will provide support to the emergency management program for the University of Kansas Medical Center. This position will perform a variety of technical tasks throughout the disaster cycle including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

Job Duties:

• Contribute to emergency and business continuity plans.
• Complete basic administrative tasks pertaining to the department’s administrative needs.
• Assist with developing and conducting disaster drills and exercises.
• Assist in the Emergency Operations Center during response to emergencies.
  
  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Work Environment:

• This is a temporary position NOT eligible for benefits.
• This position is located on-site.
• This position requires working a minimum of 20 hours a week.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

• Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery, Public Health or related field. 

• FEMA Certifications (IS) 100, 200, 700, 800.

Work Experience:

• Experience researching current topics in emergency management.

Preferred Qualifications:

​Work Experience

• Experience working in crisis/emergency scenarios and/or operations.

Skills:

• Communication and organizational skills.

Required documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
• Class Schedule

Employee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Part time

Rate Type:Hourly

Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to the midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range: $7.25 - $25.00

Posted 3/18

Job Summary:

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs.  As an Intern in our Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the firm's dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide you with direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.

Job Duties:

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Participates in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Becomes familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process
• Provides various support functions to the audit staff during engagement
• Communicates with the clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues 
• Prepares and documents work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates
• Contributes ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members’ views
• Completes one assigned accounting or audit related research project and able to present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required 
• Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred 

License/Certifications:

• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA 

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting 
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

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Posted 3/6

Job Summary:

The Tax Associate, Core Tax Services is responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as communication and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of tax returns and research. In this role, the Tax Associate, Core Tax Services will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and working with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.

Job Duties:

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”).
    • Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible;
    • Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return;
    • Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
    • Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list;
    • Documents all significant tax positions
• ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
  • Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
    • Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions
• Tax Consulting
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes.
    • Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work;
    • Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence; 
    • Identifies potential relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics required OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required
• Masters in Accountancy or Taxation preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience preferred 
• Accounting based internship preferred

License/Certifications:

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment preferred

Software:

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting 
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked
• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
• Ability to prepare simple tax returns

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range:  $75,000 - $82,000
Colorado Range:  $56,000 - $68,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $72,000 - $78,000
Washington Range:  $65,500 - $75,000

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Posted 3/5

Job Summary
Join our team at Alaska Wealth Advisors, where we strive to empower individuals to achieve their financial dreams. As a leading wealth management company, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and learning. Take the next step in your career and unlock your full potential with a career in wealth management. 

Our internship provides exposure to the overall operations of Alaska Wealth Advisors. The successful candidate will work with the firm’s staff on financial planning, investment management, client deliverables, and marketing projects. Depending on the firm’s needs at the time of the internship and based on the intern's skills, they will be exposed to and have responsibilities for multifaceted duties and activities supporting the organization and its clients. 

This individual must be detail-oriented and possess excellent social, organizational, oral, and written communication skills. 

Responsibilities may include: 

• Reception: as the first point of contact for calls, and in-person visitors, this role is the cornerstone  of the firm’s professional image 
• Learn and apply technical skills and research to contribute to client plans and deliverables Use modeling spreadsheets, databases, and qualitative data related to portfolios 
• Learn and work in financial strategy programs, such as MoneyGuide Pro 
• Learn and build skills in firm software, Orion, Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe
• Learn and work in WordPress, website updates, edit and post company blogs

Qualifications
The prospective intern must be a resident of Alaska or an Alaskan attending school inside or outside of  Alaska. A Graduate student or students in their junior or senior year working towards their bachelor’s degree will be considered. Prospective interns must have a strong interest in private wealth management or marketing. Recent undergraduate coursework should emphasize a money management-related field, such as finance, economics, business administration, accounting, or marketing, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in their major. The prospective intern must have excellent customer service skills, a high degree of motivation and initiative, a good working knowledge of Windows operating systems, and be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs. 

Location: Alaska Wealth Advisors office at 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 910, Anchorage, AK 99503. 

Duration: Spring, Summer, or Fall Semester 

Wage: $18/hour- 29-hour work week 

Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to Amber Frizzell, AIF® , Director of Operations  and Marketing amber@apcm.net.