Bookkeeper

Navigate Accounting Services is a growing accounting and bookkeeping firm serving businesses throughout Alaska. With office locations in Wasilla and Anchorage, we provide professional bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting support to help business owners maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented bookkeeper who takes ownership of their work, values accuracy, and enjoys working with a team of accounting professionals.

Position Overview

The Staff Bookkeeper is responsible for managing the day-to-day and monthly bookkeeping needs of assigned business clients. This position requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accurate financial records with minimal supervision.

This is a full-time, in-office position in Wasilla, with occasional travel to client locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for multiple small and medium-sized business clients.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Record and categorize financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Complete monthly bookkeeping and month-end close procedures.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, missing information, and outstanding transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports for review.
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping questions.
• Maintain organized records and accurate documentation.
• Follow established workflows, checklists, and firm procedures.
• Track assignments and meet monthly deadlines.
• Perform bookkeeping services at client locations as assigned.
• Assist with payroll processing and related bookkeeping when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
• Experience reconciling multiple types of balance sheet accounts.
• Understanding of accrual and cash-basis accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a bookkeeping or accounting firm.
• Experience with payroll processing, preferably Gusto.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping for service-based businesses.
• Experience working with document management and workflow systems.

What We're Looking For

We value employees who take ownership of their responsibilities, communicate clearly, follow established processes, support their teammates, and continuously improve their skills.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable asking thoughtful questions, and committed to producing accurate work on time.

Position Details

• Location: Wasilla or Anchorage, Alaska
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work arrangement: In-office with occasional client-site visits
• Compensation: Based on qualifications and experience
• Employment: Full-time

Pay: $26.26 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wasilla, AK 99654

Salary : $26 - $35