The Foraker Group

Job Summary

Job Description

Position Profile

Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant | The Foraker Group | Anchorage, Alaska | Hybrid

The Position & Opportunity

The Foraker Group seeks a customer service and team-oriented Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant with great attention to detail who is looking to join a vibrant, supportive team doing dynamic accounting work in support of Alaska’s nonprofits. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and flexible, have excellent organizational skills and follow-through, and enjoy a fast-paced, highly varied suite of accounting duties. This position is responsible for processing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for nonprofits and tribal organizations across Alaska.

Foraker’s Work Environment

Foraker offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work to improve our communities. Our team is comprised of leaders who embrace a team approach to systems change. Staff members are passionate and committed to meeting high expectations of themselves and others while working collaboratively and creatively in a supportive environment. We believe that workplace wellness should always be a priority, and we encourage staff to practice self-care.

Our goal is always to serve to the highest degree possible while maintaining a workplace that is respectful, safe, flexible, and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accounting services to our clients in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Foraker purpose, values and goals
• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work accordingly
• Process financial transactions such as payroll, check requests, credit cards, cash receipts, etc. efficiently and accurately
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and Foraker staff  
• Prepare annual 1099 and W-2 forms
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax reports
• Complete special projects

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• Previous payroll experience preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures preferred; experience in QuickBooks or other accounting software preferred
• Self-motivated and detail oriented, with the ability to organize and prioritize work
• Talent for identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, working independently, and asking for help when needed
• Skilled in thinking and acting strategically in a dynamic environment and dealing effectively under pressure with frequent changes in priorities, delays, or unexpected events
• Aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with clients and co-workers
• Works effectively with culturally diverse people and organizations in rural and urban Alaska. Responds to requests for assistance or information with a welcoming and helpful approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion

Application Process

The hourly rate is $23 to $26, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 20 hours per week spent in the Anchorage office.The Foraker Group offers a competitive benefits package that adds an additional 26% to the position’s total compensation. Benefits include:

• Health insurance premiums for employees covered at 75% by the employer
• HSA account with $750 contribution by employer
• Generous paid time off, including 12.5 paid holidays and 18 days of leave per year, with increases in leave accrual based on years of service
• Tax-deferred annuity (TDA) retirement plan with a 6% employer match after one year of service

To apply, send an email with a cover letter detailing qualifications and resume to Kathryn Knowles at FinanceSearch@forakergroup.org. Communications will be treated in confidence and resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Resume reviews begin immediately.

The Foraker Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Foraker Group is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to grow our commitment to engagement and inclusion with culturally diverse groups.

The Foraker Group: Purpose, Values, and Goals

The Foraker Group is a 501(c)(3) organization with the core purpose of strengthening nonprofits. Our deep commitment to advancing dedicated, skilled, and compassionate professionals and volunteers to serve Alaska’s nonprofit and tribal organizations is guided by the Foraker Nonprofit Sustainability Model. Foraker offers Alaska nonprofits and tribes the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to thrive.

Our values and theory of change articulate the way we work with organizations, leaders, and the sector to achieve our goals. They ensure that we provide excellence to our current programs and services while we strive to achieve new goals. These values are: Sustainability – Strategic – Collaborative – Urban/Rural/Native/Non-Native. The last value reflects our commitment to serving Alaska’s people and communities.

We are committed to providing mission-centered, creative, high-quality, and cost-effective services to all regions of Alaska. We engage a highly skilled cadre of professionals   – 22 staff and 27 consultants -with years of experience to work with the sector through our core program areas – shared services, consulting, educational opportunities, public policy, and fiscal sponsorship.

Our long-term goal is to lead innovative systems change to strengthen Alaska nonprofits' ability to improve our communities significantly. To achieve this goal, the Foraker Group will act as a leader, catalyst, convener, innovator, and connector for the Alaska nonprofit sector.

Foraker offers staff the opportunity to engage in meaningful work to improve our communities. Staff members work collaboratively and creatively in a supportive environment. We believe workplace wellness should always be a priority and we encourage staff to practice self-care.  

Our goal is always to serve our customers to the highest degree possible while maintaining a respectful, safe, flexible, and welcoming workplace.

Services and Programs

Foraker offers a combination of these services to meet the needs of our nonprofit partners:

Shared Services: We provide consolidated back-of-house services for nonprofits to maximize resources, ensure accountability, and clear the way to focus on mission results. For example, our financial shared service allows organizations to outsource their financial and accounting functions to professionals who understand the specific needs of nonprofits.

Consulting: Our role as capacity builders is to provide customized consultation and facilitation that strengthens nonprofits. Popular topic areas include board governance, fundraising, human resources, succession planning, and leadership transition, strategic and annual planning, finance, marketing and communication, and collaboration and mergers.

Education: We provide in-person and online opportunities for board, staff, and volunteers to learn, share, and connect. We offer a range of training, from two-hour classes to six-month-long intensives.

Public Policy: Foraker serves as the official nonprofit state association of Alaska. In this role, we focus on nonpartisan public policy issues at the federal, state, and local levels that impact all nonprofits.

Fiscal Sponsorship: Foraker’s fiscal sponsorship, Sultana New Ventures LLC (Sultana), supports groups and projects in the preliminary stages of their development, offering opportunities to incubate ideas, employ staff, and provide the stability that funders need to make initial investments.