Accounting Technician - Payroll

Chenega Corporation

Anchorage, AK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Operations, High School Diploma, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Record Keeping, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Anchorage, AK
POSTED
1 day ago
Chenega Corporation Payroll Opportunity

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 statesno 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 providedwe'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

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

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 recordkeeping
  • 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 applyeven if you don't meet every requirement. We value potential, curiosity, and attention to detail.

About the Company

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Chenega Corporation

Chenega Corporation is a premier Government and Commercial services provider to the security, healthcare, IT, environmental, military operations, construction, and tourism industries. Our integral business practices are rooted in the Alaska native culture of our shareholders. We are known for our exceptional employees, our fiscal strength, our creativity and innovation, and for providing excellent cost and performance value to our customers and business partners. Chenega returns all its profit to its native shareholders

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1974
WEBSITE
https://www.chenega.com