Administrative Assistant II

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Open Date: December 7,2021
Close Date: Until Filled

Position: Administrative Assistant II
Salary: [Step 1-3 hiring range] $ 21.33- 22.63 / hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant II in the Finance Department.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under moderate supervision of the Senior Accountant, this position provides routine clerical assistance for finance staff and assists with the accounts payable and purchasing functions.    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Basic knowledge of accounting practices and terminology.  Competence in general office procedures, use of office equipment, data entry and general record keeping and filing systems. Proficient with spreadsheets and word processing (Word and Excel), experience with Munis software is a plus. Competent and accurate using 10-key by touch. Ability to assist with accounts payable as needed by editing voucher batches, distributing and filing checks, entering A/P vouchers and journal entries and running reports from accounting software. Ability to complete tasks and projects with others in a team environment or individually. Must be professional and able to work with the public as required. The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines is required. Must comply with the Unalaska Code of Ordinances and maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of proven office experience required, bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
Other combination of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have or ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire;
Must be eligible to work in the US; if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9) as required by Federal law.
Successfully pass background test which includes criminal background, professional and reference check.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test

BENEFITS:
Travel allowance $2,000 every year on your date of hire.
Education Incentive per Month: $200 Associates, $300 Bachelors, $400 Masters
Free Annual Membership of LifeMed (employee + dependents)
Free Membership for Parks, Culture and Recreation (employee only)
Medical and Dental premiums 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours a month.
9 paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays per year.
Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III for details).
Eligible for PERS retirement.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, email [email protected] or fax 907-581-4469.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply.