What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant I (Temporary) position at Teck?
Closing Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Anchorage, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
About our Anchorage Office
Teck's Anchorage office is home to an administrative team supporting our Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest zinc mines, which is operated under an innovative agreement between Teck and landowner NANA, a Regional Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting, the Accounting Assistant I is accountable for the day-to-day accounting functions necessary to run the Accounts Payable function for the Red Dog Operations.
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Responsible for accounts payable invoice processing including ensuring proper approvals and documentation prior to payment, coding, data entry and researching discrepancies
- Provides clerical and administrative support to the Finance department including but not limited to answering phones, filing, greeting visitors, receptionist and administrative tasks
- Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
- Update vendor mailing address and tax information in GenCID as required
- Respond to all vendor inquiries
- Reconcile vendor statements and researches and corrects discrepancies
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practice
- Research and provide documentation for requested accounts payable inquiries
- Back up for payment process
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- One (1) year of experience of general office, clerical accounting experience
- Substitution for experience requirement:
- Post-secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the experience requirement if it includes at least 3 semesters or equivalent hours in Accounting
- Experience showing good communication, interpersonal, motivational and organizational skills
- Computer related experience to include basic knowledge to use Microsoft (MS) MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
- Proficient writing skills; be highly organized and able to work with minimal guidance
- Be task oriented, self-motivated and have the inherent ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work as a team-player
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills. The ability to be at work consistently, predictably and independently
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards
- Observance of a level of personal hygiene/appearance that meets generally accepted business standards and expectations
- Sufficient language skills to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Working Conditions:
- Schedule: Anchorage Office, Monday - Friday
- Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.
Teck—A great place to work
You already know Teck is a great place to work. It’s also a great place to grow your career.
As a leading Canadian resource company, you’re part of a team that is focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. And we do this guided by our values, which together form The Teck Way.
Grow with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Accounting Assistant I (Temporary) role. At Teck, we believe in developing our people and supporting career growth from within.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including basic medical, basic life, AD&D, and some qualify for the 401k plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Requisition ID: 53955 | Job Category: Finance | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Anchorage | Workplace Type: On-site