Accountant

Job Application

White Pass & Yukon Route, a successful, historic company engaged in rail, tourism and port operations, based in Skagway, Alaska, has an opening for an Accountant. This is a full-time, year round position with benefits. The position will be available upon fulfillment. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic company with room for advancement in the future. Compensation depends on experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting and supporting the Controller in the following areas:

Accounts Receivable:

• Processing cash receipt payments
• Processing/reconciling credit card transactions in addition to managing these relationships and monitoring this cost center
• Reconciling general ledger to accounts receivable subledger
• Perform collection efforts as needed
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable and aging analysis
• Prepare invoices for our customers and vendors

Cash and Bank Reconciliations:

• Prepare and process refunds and deposits
• Prepare and process bank transactions as necessary
• Prepare daily cash report to senior management
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations

Month End Closing:

• Recommend and process month-end accruals and related journal entries as necessary
• Support the controller and senior accountant with account reconciliations and analysis as necessary

Reporting:

• Assist with preparation of monthly supporting schedules for monthly reporting package issued to senior management.
• Craft and design reports as necessary
• Special projects and analysis as necessary
• Support and assist controller in the preparation of the annual budget

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in work experience
• Work experience relevant to the above responsibilities
• Exceptional Skillset with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with MS GP2013 (including Management Reporter) a huge plus
• Strong written and verbal communication
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently
• The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, organized and have a high degree of accuracy.

Applications can be filled out online here AND resumes with accompanying letter of introduction can be submitted to the HR Executive Director Tyler Rose at trose@wpyr.com. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Mr. Rose via email. Position is open until filled.

Originally posted December 2022