QAP - Staff Accountant

Colaska Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

QAP, part of Colaska Inc., seeks a Staff Accountant in Anchorage. Build a strong accounting foundation under supervision of the Regional Controller while contributing to financial reporting, tax compliance, and journal entries. Four weeks of annual leave, holidays, and ongoing training support career growth.

Join a team that values collaboration with operations and leadership to drive business success and practical accounting skills in a remote Alaska context.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with up to three years of accounting, finance, or bookkeeping experience encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and accountability.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Review, investigate, and resolve errors in accounting records and reconciliations.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory reports, including sales/use tax and highway use tax.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial reports.
• Develop business partnerships through regular interaction with operations and management.
• Promote collaboration between accounting and business operations.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Accounting fundamentals

Ethical conduct

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, QAP constructs roads, airports, and major infrastructure projects. QAP also has a team that specializes in logistics and self-sufficiency that is designed to complete projects in remote areas of Alaska. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

QAP is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Anchorage team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in general accounting while working under the supervision of the Regional Controller.

This position is designed to help build technical expertise in areas such as financial reporting, tax compliance, cash-related accounting activities, account reconciliations, and recurring journal entries. Through exposure to multiple facets of the organization, the staff accountant can develop business partnership skills and establish a strong foundation for long-term career success.

At QAP, we are committed to helping employees build meaningful careers. We offer a competitive benefits package, four weeks of annual leave in addition to 11 paid holidays, ongoing training and mentorship opportunities, and defined career paths that support a variety of strengths, interests, and professional goals. Eligible employees may also have access to post-hire tuition reimbursement opportunities to further their education and professional development.

Why Join QAP?

• Build your career with a leading infrastructure company in Alaska and a global organization through Colas Group.
• Gain exposure to multiple accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, tax, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities from experienced finance professionals.
• Partner directly with operations and business leaders to understand how accounting drives business success.
• Enjoy a strong work-life balance with four weeks of annual leave, 11 paid holidays, and comprehensive benefits.
• Take advantage of defined career advancement opportunities.
• Compensation - $80,000+ (DOE)

Main Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts while accurately documenting business transactions.
• Review, investigate, and resolve errors and inconsistencies in accounting records, financial entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and coordinate reports required by regulatory agencies, including sales and use tax filings and highway use tax reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial reports.
• Develop business partnership skills through regular interaction with operational and management teams.
• Work in an office-based environment that promotes collaboration and strengthens relationships between accounting and business operations through regular face-to-face interaction.

Qualifications & Skills

• Recent graduates and candidates with up to three years of accounting, finance, or bookkeeping experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting organizational goals and delivering high-quality work.
• Reliable in-office attendance and dependability.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; candidates currently pursuing their degree may also be considered.
• Ability to work effectively with internal customers across all organizational levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying