Senior Accountant / Project Accountant

Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Exempt

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant / Project Accountant to join our Anchorage office as the fourth member of our accounting team. Reporting directly to the Treasurer, this position plays an important role in maintaining the financial health of the company. The Senior Accountant / Project Accountant is responsible for providing accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of accounting records, supporting project accounting, processing payroll, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and contributing to efficient financial operations across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, influence process improvements, and make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of CRW.

About CRW

CRW Engineering Group is a growing multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning firm with offices in Anchorage, Palmer, and Olympia. For more than 45 years, we've partnered with state, municipal, federal, tribal, and private clients to help build stronger communities throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Today, our team of nearly 90 professionals provides planning, design, and construction support services on projects that make a lasting impact where we live and work.

Why join the CReW?

• A collaborative, team-oriented culture where everyone's contributions matter
• Interesting and meaningful projects that improve communities across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
• A casual, professional work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Leadership that supports work-life balance and flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to grow professionally and expand your responsibilities
• Community involvement through volunteer projects, charitable events, and local partnerships
• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and year-end bonuses

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare necessary payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Project set-up, maintenance, and budget modifications.
• Prepare monthly financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Serve as Accounts Payable backup for trade and subconsultant invoice coding, setting up new vendors, and ensuring payments are applied to the appropriate client.
• Serve as Accounts Receivable backup for posting cash receipts and resolving any discrepancies.
• Generate monthly Accounts Receivable invoices.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile customer accounts and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Maintain proper documentation required to perform annual audit functions.
• File required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Verify third-party filing of tax forms and associated payments per required federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
• As appropriate, coordinate with the software vendor to maintain the accounting software system; recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Payroll experience, including knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience using accounting software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint
• Experience in project-based accounting, professional services, engineering, or consulting environments
• Experience improving accounting systems and business processes
• Experience in mentoring or training staff
• CPA is a plus; strong background as a working accountant is the primary consideration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated while working at a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Compensatory Time (Comp Time)
• End-of-year bonuses
• Flexible work schedules
• Hybrid schedule after 6 months of successful employment
• Compensation for every hour worked beyond your regularly scheduled hours