Bookkeeper

Anchoragechamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and team bonus after first year

Sick and personal days + paid holidays

Health plan contributions

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Anchoragechamber is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to manage accounts payable/receivable, process electronic payments, and support accurate financial reporting. The role collaborates with carriers, agencies, and internal staff to ensure timely payments and clean ledgers.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and providing excellent customer service via email, video meetings, and phone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with solid references.
• Strong knowledge of online banking, payment processing, and journal entries.
• Proficiency in Excel and Office.
• Experience with custom accounting or management systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Process EFT, ACH, and daily remote check capture and delivery.
• Manage accounts receivable daily and accounts payable as needed.
• Handle monthly premium/commission payments to carriers and agencies.
• Prepare carrier account reporting and reconciliation.
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Research and resolve accounting issues for internal staff, customers, and carriers.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure invoice and payment accuracy.
• Provide customer service via email, Teams/Zoom, and phone regarding payments and past-due invoices.
• Work with third‑party payment vendors and online banking platforms.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel proficiency

Journal entries

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

Online banking systems

Accounting software

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Process EFT, ACH, and daily remote check capture and delivery
• Manage Accounts Receivable daily and Accounts Payable as needed
• Handle monthly premium/commission payments to carriers and agencies
• Prepare Carrier Account Current/Bordereau reporting and reconciliation
• Post Journal Entries and maintain accurate financial documentation
• Research and resolve accounting issues for internal staff, customers, and carriers
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure invoice and payment accuracy
• Provide customer service via email, Teams/Zoom, and phone regarding payments and past-due invoices
• Work with third‑party payment vendors and online banking platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with solid references
• Strong knowledge of online banking, payment processing, and Journal Entries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with custom accounting or management systems
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Payroll processing experience a plus

The Perks

• 401K and team bonus after first year of full-time employment
• 5 sick days + 10–15 personal days (based on experience) plus 8–9 paid holidays
• Health plan contributions
• Career growth opportunities within an experienced, specialty insurance team