Senior Bookkeeper for Auction & Appraisal Firm

Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals (APAA) is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, and seller settlements for a locally owned Alaskan business. The role collaborates with leadership, HR, vendors, and external accounting professionals to maintain financial controls and accurate records.

The position emphasizes payroll reconciliation, insurance administration, purchasing, and timely financial reporting to support decision-making and company growth.

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on bookkeeping experience including transaction entry, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online as the primary bookkeeping system.
• Experience with payroll systems and payroll accounting or reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (including Google Sheets).
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations, including month-end close and seller settlements.
• Process payroll entries and reconcile payroll registers.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and merchant processor activity; manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Monitor insurance administration, purchasing, and vendor relations as part of internal controls.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll accounting

Google Workspace

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication with leadership

Education

Accounting education

Bookkeeping certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Payroll software

Google Sheets

Job description

Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals (APAA) is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, and seller settlements for a locally owned Alaskan business. The role collaborates with leadership, HR, vendors, and external accounting professionals to maintain financial controls and accurate records.

The position emphasizes payroll reconciliation, insurance administration, purchasing, and timely financial reporting to support decision-making and company growth.