A/P - Payroll Accountant

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to step into a role where youll be more than just a number? PND Engineers is looking for a skilled A/P - Payroll Accountant who enjoys coming to work each day knowing their contributions directly support 140 employees and managers across all of our offices. In this small but vital accounting team, youll be a key playernot lost in layers of bureaucracywith the chance to expand your skills and move upward.

What Youll Do

Youll start by mastering our accounts payable and biweekly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and friendly service to staff. From there, youll cross-train in accounts receivable, project accounting, and financial reportingbuilding a broad foundation in all areas of the department. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, responsibility, and making an impact in a close-knit team.

What Were Looking For

• At least five years of progressive experience in accounts payable and payroll (including quarterly tax prep and workers comp audits). Project accounting background is a plus.
• An associates or bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek/Ajera or other project accounting software is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• High accuracy, analytical thinking, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• A proven track record of stepping up, meeting deadlines, and handling additional responsibility.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive records.
• Valid Alaska drivers license and clean driving record.

Benefits, Perks, and Office Culture

PND offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the industry, including:

• Comprehensive medical plans
• Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 18-22 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays annually
• All overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
• Discretionary bonuses
• Exceptional, employer-funded 401(k) profit-sharing retirement planno match required

• Hybrid or remote work possible for the right candidate.

Our Anchorage office also values a collegial, connected workplace culture, including biweekly office donuts and bagels and monthly catered all-office meetings, and opportunities to participate in community activities.

Why Anchorage?
Anchorage is Alaskas hub: big enough for modern amenities, yet minutes from mountains, coastline, and wilderness. Whether youre drawn to skiing, fishing, hiking, or simply a quieter pace of life, Anchorage offers a rare blend of career and lifestyle.

PND Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.