Accounting Technician

PND Engineers, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Employer-paid dental, vision, and life

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Job summary

PND Engineers, Inc. is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable and Payroll Accounting Technician in Anchorage. You will support AP and Payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and friendly service to vendors and employees across our offices.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in AP/payroll or bookkeeping, proficiency with Excel, and familiarity with Deltek Ajera. We offer a collegial, supportive environment and comprehensive benefits in Alaska.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in accounting.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, payroll, or general bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting software; Deltek Ajera a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and strong organization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and integrity in handling sensitive records.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing (AP): Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the financial system.
• Payment Execution: Schedule and prepare check runs, ACH batches, or wire transfers.
• Payroll Processing (PR): Gather, review, and report timekeeping data for payroll.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements, ledger entries, and card statements.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain organized files and ensure internal controls and tax rules.
• Customer & Vendor Support: Answer inquiries regarding invoice statuses and payments.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Office software

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Job description

PND Engineers is looking for a motivated Accounts Payable (AP) /Payroll (PR) Accounting Technician who enjoys coming to work each day knowing their contributions directly support more than 130 employees and managers across all of our offices.

What You’ll Do

Lend support to the accounting department and its specific areas of Accounts Payable and Payroll. Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and friendly service toboth vendors and employees. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on teamwork, responsibility, and making an impact in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing (AP): Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the financial system.
• Payment Execution: Schedule and prepare check runs, ACH batches, or wire transfers to pay vendors on time
• Payroll Processing (PR): Gather, review, and report on timekeeping data, employee hours, and adjustments for payroll processing. Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate salary or wage disbursements. Perform bi-weekly payroll processing and quarterly tax compliance including state reports for unemployment and worker’s compensation
• Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements, ledger entries, and monthly purchasing card or credit card statements. Resolve payment or invoice discrepancies.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain organized physical and digital accounting files. Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, tax regulations (such as W-9 and 1099 tracking), and record retention rules.
• Customer & Vendor Support: Answer internal and external inquiries regarding invoice statuses, payment tracking, or account details.

What We’re Looking For

• An associate’s degree in accounting. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, payroll, or general bookkeeping. or in combination with education. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting software; familiarity with Deltek Ajera is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and strong organization skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive records.

Benefits, Perks, and Office Culture:

• Comprehensive medical plans
• Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• Discretionary bonuses
• Exceptional, employer-funded 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan—no match required
• 18-22 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays annually
• All overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate

Our Anchorage office also values a collegial, connected workplace culture, including biweekly office donuts and bagels and monthly catered all-office meetings, and opportunities to participate in community activities.

Why Anchorage?

Anchorage is Alaska’s hub: big enough for modern amenities, yet minutes from mountains, coastline, and wilderness. Whether you’re drawn to skiing, fishing, hiking, or simply a quieter pace of life, Anchorage offers a rare blend of career and lifestyle.

PND Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disabled