Payroll & Accounting Technician for Non-Profit

Alaska Legal Services Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Legal Services Corporation is hiring an accounting technician for a full-time, 35-hour-a-week role in its Anchorage office. The position will process semi-monthly timesheets and payroll, track salaries and benefits, reconcile accounts, and prepare payroll taxes and 941s, W-2s, and various government reports.

Required: high school diploma or GED, computer proficiency with Windows/Office/Google Workspace, valid Alaska driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer proficiency with Windows, Office, Google Workspace, email and data entry.
• Valid Alaska Driver License.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to move equipment up to 40 lbs. and ascend/descend a ladder to access stored files.
• Detail-oriented and reliable with strong math/analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly timesheets and payroll.
• Track staff salaries and benefits.
• Perform general account reconciliations.
• Make timely payroll tax payments.
• Prepare 941 quarterly tax returns and W-2 forms.
• Record journal entries and prepare required governmental/agency reports.
• Assist Accounting with purchases and travel arrangements for staff and board members.

Skills

Math/calculation

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting coursework (1 year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Windows OS

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Job description

Alaska Legal Services Corporation is hiring an accounting technician for a full-time, 35-hour-a-week role in its Anchorage office. The position will process semi-monthly timesheets and payroll, track salaries and benefits, reconcile accounts, and prepare payroll taxes and 941s, W-2s, and various government reports.

Required: high school diploma or GED, computer proficiency with Windows/Office/Google Workspace, valid Alaska driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check.