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Living Well with Vision Loss Please join us for a Men’s coffee w/Tom at the Wandering Café on Main St. in Wasilla (acros...
10/22/2026

Living Well with Vision Loss

Please join us for a Men’s coffee w/Tom at the Wandering Café on Main St. in Wasilla (across from the old Museum). Any gals that want to join Jacque for coffee are welcome as well. We will be there from 9:30am – 11:00am on Monday the 26th!

Bookkeeper / Operations Support SpecialistPart-Time  |  20–25 hours per week  |  $25–$28/hour DOEPosition SummaryACBVI i...
10/19/2026

Bookkeeper / Operations Support Specialist
Part-Time | 20–25 hours per week | $25–$28/hour DOE
Position Summary
ACBVI is hiring a part-time Bookkeeper / Operations Support Specialist to maintain the organization's financial records in QuickBooks Online, support grant and fee-for-service billing, and manage ordering of program supplies and client assistive equipment. This role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with program staff, the external accountant, and auditors.
Core Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Financial Operations
• Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online: AP, AR, GL, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable: enter bills, code to grants and GL accounts, prepare payment runs, maintain W-9s and 1099 records.
• Process accounts receivable: issue invoices, apply deposits, track aging, follow up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile all bank, credit card, and investment accounts monthly.
• Prepare month-end journal entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, payroll).
• Support month-end close and deliver financial statements within 7 business days of month-end.
Grant Accounting and Billing
• Prepare and submit monthly DVR fee-for-service invoices and track AFP numbers through payment.
• Prepare monthly billings and reports for state grants (OB Anchorage, OB Interior, Outreach, Braille).
• Track restricted funds additions and releases; maintain the restricted funds schedule.
• Support quarterly and annual grant reporting.
Program Supplies and Client Equipment Ordering
• Order program supplies, instructional materials, and consumables based on staff requests.
• Order client assistive technology and devices (screen readers, magnifiers, CCTVs, canes, braille supplies, etc.) in coordination with program staff.
• Track orders, verify receipt, match invoices to purchase orders, and maintain vendor records.
• Manage returns, warranties, and vendor communication.
Payroll and Benefits Accounting
• Record payroll journal entries from BambooHR into QBO (ACBVI retains payroll processing).
• Reconcile benefits accounts: 403(b), health insurance, Aflac, FSA.
Audit and Compliance Support
• Prepare schedules and pull supporting documentation for the annual audit and tax return.
• Maintain organized digital and paper records in alignment with grant and audit requirements.
• Support internal controls and segregation-of-duties practices.
Reporting
• Produce monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and budget-to-actual reports.
• Prepare grant-specific financial reports as required by funders.
• Deliver ad hoc reports to the Executive Director and Board as requested.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• QuickBooks Online proficiency is required. Candidates without demonstrated QBO experience will not be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: formulas, lookups, and data cleanup.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and month-end close.
• Experience with grant accounting or restricted-fund accounting.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfort working with and ordering adaptive technology (training provided for product-specific knowledge).
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with state and federal grant billing (DVR, RSA, SILC, state General Fund).
Compensation and Schedule
• $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience.
• 20–25 hours per week, part-time.
• Flexible schedule within standard business hours.
• In-office at 3903 Taft Drive, Anchorage.
• Paid holidays and prorated paid leave per ACBVI policy.
How to Apply
Submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
Nate Kile, Executive Director
[email protected]
Office: (907) 771-4302
ACBVI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are blind or visually impaired are strongly encouraged to apply.

🍕 UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CENTER! 🎃📚October is full of fun, creativity, and opportunities to connect! Check out our upcom...
10/16/2026

🍕 UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CENTER! 🎃📚

October is full of fun, creativity, and opportunities to connect! Check out our upcoming events and come join us! 😊

🍕 Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00–7:30 PM Annual Pizza & Ice Cream Social

Youth and their families are invited to join us for our annual Pizza & Ice Cream Social with ASD TVIs! Enjoy delicious treats, connect with friends, and discover BVI opportunities. Please contact us if you plan to attend!

🎃 Friday, October 23 | 12:00–3:40 PM Pumpkin Carving at Art Club & Movie with Audio Description

Get creative with pumpkin carving at Art Club, then relax and enjoy a movie with audio description!

🍬 Friday, October 30 | 12:00–4:00 PM Halloween Trick-or-Treat at the Center!

Stop by the Center anytime between noon and 4 PM for some Halloween fun! Costumes and masks are encouraged. 👻

📚 Wednesday, November 4 | 12:00–1:00 PM Book Club

Join us for our next Book Club meeting! Zoom participation is available.

📞 For more information or to RSVP, contact the Center at 907-248-7770 or email Daria at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you! 🧡 Feel free to share with friends and family!

10/15/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended Seeing With Our Hearts 2026 "Mask-querade" at the Anchorage Museum last night. It was...
10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Seeing With Our Hearts 2026 "Mask-querade" at the Anchorage Museum last night. It was great fun and a success for the work that we do. We hope to see you next year for Seeing With Our Hearts 2027!

Tomorrow Evening is Seeing With Our Hearts, Mask-Querade at the Anchorage Museum. Doors open at 5:30 and the full progra...
10/07/2026

Tomorrow Evening is Seeing With Our Hearts, Mask-Querade at the Anchorage Museum. Doors open at 5:30 and the full program starts at 6pm. Parking for attendees is available in the museum parking garage. We hope to see you there!

We are up and running for our Seeing With Our Hearts 2026 - Mask-querade Silent Auction. Simply click on the link: https...
10/05/2026

We are up and running for our Seeing With Our Hearts 2026 - Mask-querade Silent Auction. Simply click on the link: https://event.auctria.com/b9b6dc89-aab0-4436-9a4b-abee7a9c5e60/ and start your bidding. Bidding ends at our event on Thursday October 8 at 7:30 pm. Take a look and see what "tickles your fancy!" All proceeds go to programs for Blind and visually impaired Alaskans.

We still have some tickets available for our annual event:Seeing With Our Hearts 2026“Mask”- querade”Supporting the Alas...
09/25/2026

We still have some tickets available for our annual event:
Seeing With Our Hearts 2026
“Mask”- querade”
Supporting the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Anchorage Museum
6pm – 9pm Doors open at 5:30
Come celebrate and experience an enjoyable evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent and live auctions and an inspirational program, in support of all Alaskans with vision loss.

For information, please call Caren Ailleo at 907-771-4311 or email [email protected].

Please wear (if you like) a festive mask in keeping with the fun filled evening. A prize will be awarded for the “most fabulous mask” worn.

Our two-hour Blind Sensitivity Training gives your team the etiquette, guide techniques, and confidence to serve custome...
09/22/2026

Our two-hour Blind Sensitivity Training gives your team the etiquette, guide techniques, and confidence to serve customers who are blind or have low vision. Participants practice with vision simulators and human guide techniques, followed by a Q&A drawn from real situations. The training improves service, supports inclusion, and reduces the well-intentioned missteps that create risk for your organization. Contact us for pricing and scheduling. 907- 248-7770

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3903 Taft Drive
Anchorage, AK
99517

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