Accounting Technician - Payroll

About the Role

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 states—no 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.

• Great entry point into accounting/payroll careers
• Structured training provided—we’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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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