Accountant - accounts payable (Anchorage, AK)

Highbridge Technologies runs a venue and education programmes in Anchorage, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. You would join a large organisation of about 847 people based in Anchorage. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around volunteer programmes against budget and explain variances to managers. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Anchorage, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.