Accounting Technician - Payroll

Chenega Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is looking for candidates eager to start a career in accounting or payroll in Anchorage, AK. This role offers comprehensive training to build essential skills in payroll processing and financial operations, requiring no prior specialization.

The position involves reviewing payroll data, maintaining records, and supporting compliance processes, fostering a supportive team environment for growth.

Benefits include exposure to multi-state payroll operations and the opportunity to develop transferable skills for your career.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience or exposure in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or finance.
• Pass background and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Review and enter payroll data (hours, pay, deductions, benefits).
• Maintain employee payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to employee questions and build professional communication skills.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Basic to intermediate Excel skills

Professional communication

Data accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Looking to launch or grow your career in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll? At Chenega Corporation, we offer a hands‑on opportunity to build real‑world experience supporting payroll across multiple companies and states—no prior payroll specialization required.

If you’re detail‑oriented, comfortable working with numbers, and eager to learn, this is your chance to gain high‑demand, transferable skills in payroll and financial operations.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Great entry point into accounting/payroll careers
• Structured training provided—we’ll teach you payroll
• Build Excel and data management skills you can take anywhere
• Gain exposure to multi‑state, real‑world payroll operations
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing (What You’ll Learn)

In this role, you’ll develop practical skills by:

• Reviewing and entering payroll data (hours, pay, deductions, benefits)
• Learning how payroll systems work in a multi‑company environment
• Identifying and fixing discrepancies to ensure accurate pay
• Maintaining employee payroll records and documentation
• Supporting payroll reporting and compliance processes
• Assisting with special payroll runs and adjustments
• Responding to employee questions and building professional communication skills

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’re open to candidates starting or pivoting into accounting/payroll roles.

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A High School Diploma or GED
• ~2 years of experience OR exposure in:
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Finance or HR support roles
  • Basic to intermediate Excel skills (you’ll use it regularly)
• Successfully pass background and drug screenings

Bonus If You Have

• Coursework in accounting, finance, or business
• Internship or entry‑level experience working with financial data
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information

Skills You’ll Build

• Payroll processing and compliance fundamentals
• Data accuracy and financial record‑keeping
• Excel and business systems proficiency
• Professional communication and customer support
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Work Environment

100% in‑office based in Anchorage, AK. Team‑focused, structured environment with clear processes.

Take the First Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to build a foundation in payroll, accounting, or finance, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. We value potential, curiosity, and attention to detail.