Exempt Accountant Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

"Opportunities start here" is more than a slogan at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. Our aim is to transform student aspirations into realities.
Mat-Su College, an extended campus of UAA, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Accounting Supervisor within the Administrative Services department.
We seek a highly motivated and organized individual who enjoys working in a fun and fast-paced environment. This position oversees the operations, budget and employees of the Campus Cache (campus store) and Copy Center. We strive to provide quality customer service to our students and the university community while maintaining the highest possible standards of accuracy and compliance in the administration of student accounts, university receivables, cash management and procurement. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, experience assessing and prioritizing tasks, projects and demands, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure while meeting multiple and competing deadlines, a willingness to learn, and the drive to improve processes or create efficiencies. The ability to correctly interpret and apply complex rules and regulations and maintain compliance is vital to this position.
To thrive in this role, the successful candidate will have two to five years of progressive experience in a relevant accounting position that includes development and management of budgets and procurement processes. The ideal candidate has experience in employee supervision, including hiring and performance evaluations along with providing day-to-day guidance, training and direction, and regularly assigning and reviewing work product. Knowledge of general accounting practices, including the proper use of debits and credits, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), balancing and reconciling accounts and internal controls is required. Organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize and work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, often with interruptions, is crucial. Computer experience to include Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; word processing, databases, spreadsheets and email management is required with advanced spreadsheet experience preferred. Prior experience in Banner or other accounting information systems, TOAD, OnBase, and/or point-of-sale systems preferred.
Preference is given to applicants with supervisory, budgeting, procurement, and computer experience, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, statistics, or a related field and 2 years of professional fiscal experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required for this position.
Position Details:
This position is located on the Matanuska-Susitna College campus in Palmer, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.
Application review will begin on August 3, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.
Applicant Instructions: To be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following documents to their online application:

Cover Letter

Resume

Three Professional References, including email and phone number contact details

• Final candidates will be expected to complete a written skills demonstration based on information provided during the interview.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR Coordinator Veronica Rodriguez at vmrodriguez5@alaska.edu.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .