Certified Public Accountant Jobs in Alaska
Certified Public Accountant jobs in Alaska concentrate in public accounting, oil and gas finance, state and municipal government, and the health and tribal sectors, with openings at every level from staff accountant to controller. Anchorage anchors the market, while Fairbanks and Juneau generate steady demand through government agencies and regional enterprises. Well-established employers with a lasting Alaska presence include ConocoPhillips Alaska, Providence Health and Services Alaska, and KPMG's Anchorage office. Tax, audit, and governmental accounting are the most in-demand specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ACCOUNTANT II
Full-Time | $26.00–$30.00 per Hour, depending on Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Accountant II with a demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, general ledger management, and the complete accounting cycle.
- This is a technical accounting position requiring more than transactional data entry or administrative bookkeeping experience. The successful candidate must independently analyze financial transactions, determine appropriate general ledger treatment, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- The position involves responsibility for general ledger accounting, accounts payable, project billing, payroll processing, and expense account management.
General Ledger & Financial Accounting
- Apply double-entry accounting principles to accurately record financial transactions.
- Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and correcting posting errors.
- Analyze account balances and transaction activity for accuracy and proper financial statement classification.
- Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Participate in monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
- Understand the relationship between subsidiary ledgers, the general ledger, trial balance, and financial statements.
Accounts Payable
- Review and process vendor invoices with appropriate expense classification, general ledger coding, and documentation.
- Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger balances to the general ledger.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate transactions, and vendor account differences.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and support payment processing.
Project Accounting & Billing
- Prepare and process project-based customer billings.
- Review project costs, billing documentation, and applicable contractual billing requirements.
- Understand relationships among project costs, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.
- Resolve discrepancies between project accounting and financial accounting records.
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Payroll Accounting
- Process payroll, including employee earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
Expense Account Management
- Evaluate transactions for appropriate accounting treatment and general ledger classification.
- Identify unusual transactions, misclassifications, and account discrepancies.
- Prepare adjusting and correcting journal entries as necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of hands-on, professional accounting experience involving general ledger accounting and financial transaction processing.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to routine transactions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in double-entry accounting and independently determining debit and credit entries.
- Experience preparing and posting journal entries, including adjusting and correcting entries.
- Experience performing general ledger account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
- Direct experience processing accounts payable invoices, project or customer billings, and payroll transactions.
- Understanding of the complete accounting cycle, including subsidiary ledgers, trial balances, reconciliations, and period-end closing.
- Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
- Experience with computerized accounting systems and detailed financial transaction records.
- Ability to independently analyze transactions and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Experience with job costing, or project-based accounting systems.
- Experience with integrated accounting and payroll software.
Professional Expectations
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to independently research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Sound judgment, effective time management, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Professional integrity and discretion with confidential financial information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation
$26.00–$30.00 per hour plus health/vision/dental insurance and defined contribution retirement plan with match, depending on qualifications and experience. Full-time position.
Important Applicant Information
This position requires demonstrated technical accounting knowledge and prior hands-on accounting experience.
Experience limited primarily to administrative duties, invoice entry, clerical support, or general office management does not, by itself, satisfy the minimum qualifications.
Applicants should be prepared to discuss their experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, payroll accounting, project billing, and month-end accounting procedures.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume detailing their relevant accounting experience.
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
ACCOUNTANT II
Full-Time | $26.00–$30.00 per Hour, depending on Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Accountant II with a demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, general ledger management, and the complete accounting cycle.
- This is a technical accounting position requiring more than transactional data entry or administrative bookkeeping experience. The successful candidate must independently analyze financial transactions, determine appropriate general ledger treatment, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- The position involves responsibility for general ledger accounting, accounts payable, project billing, payroll processing, and expense account management.
General Ledger & Financial Accounting
- Apply double-entry accounting principles to accurately record financial transactions.
- Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and correcting posting errors.
- Analyze account balances and transaction activity for accuracy and proper financial statement classification.
- Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Participate in monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
- Understand the relationship between subsidiary ledgers, the general ledger, trial balance, and financial statements.
Accounts Payable
- Review and process vendor invoices with appropriate expense classification, general ledger coding, and documentation.
- Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger balances to the general ledger.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate transactions, and vendor account differences.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and support payment processing.
Project Accounting & Billing
- Prepare and process project-based customer billings.
- Review project costs, billing documentation, and applicable contractual billing requirements.
- Understand relationships among project costs, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.
- Resolve discrepancies between project accounting and financial accounting records.
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Payroll Accounting
- Process payroll, including employee earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
Expense Account Management
- Evaluate transactions for appropriate accounting treatment and general ledger classification.
- Identify unusual transactions, misclassifications, and account discrepancies.
- Prepare adjusting and correcting journal entries as necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of hands-on, professional accounting experience involving general ledger accounting and financial transaction processing.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to routine transactions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in double-entry accounting and independently determining debit and credit entries.
- Experience preparing and posting journal entries, including adjusting and correcting entries.
- Experience performing general ledger account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
- Direct experience processing accounts payable invoices, project or customer billings, and payroll transactions.
- Understanding of the complete accounting cycle, including subsidiary ledgers, trial balances, reconciliations, and period-end closing.
- Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
- Experience with computerized accounting systems and detailed financial transaction records.
- Ability to independently analyze transactions and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Experience with job costing, or project-based accounting systems.
- Experience with integrated accounting and payroll software.
Professional Expectations
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to independently research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Sound judgment, effective time management, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Professional integrity and discretion with confidential financial information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation
$26.00–$30.00 per hour plus health/vision/dental insurance and defined contribution retirement plan with match, depending on qualifications and experience. Full-time position.
Important Applicant Information
This position requires demonstrated technical accounting knowledge and prior hands-on accounting experience.
Experience limited primarily to administrative duties, invoice entry, clerical support, or general office management does not, by itself, satisfy the minimum qualifications.
Applicants should be prepared to discuss their experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, payroll accounting, project billing, and month-end accounting procedures.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume detailing their relevant accounting experience.
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in certified public accountant jobs across Alaska.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Oracle
- Demonstrated experience with federal and state tax preparation and compliance
- Knowledge of GAAP and experience preparing or auditing financial statements
- Strong written communication skills and ability to present findings to stakeholders
Certified Public Accountant Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified public accountant in Alaska?
You become a certified public accountant in Alaska by obtaining licensure through the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, completing at least a bachelor's degree with the required accounting and business credit hours, and fulfilling supervised work experience under a licensed CPA. Once licensed, you maintain it through continuing professional education as required by the Board.
How much do certified public accountants make in Alaska?
Certified public accountants in Alaska earn a median of about $83,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,690 for the lowest 10% to over $125,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire certified public accountants in Alaska?
Companies currently hiring certified public accountants in Alaska include State of Alaska, K, and Pacific Seafood, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alaska's oil and gas sector, tribal corporations, and state government agencies are among the most consistent sources of long-term CPA demand across the state.
Which Alaska cities have the most certified public accountant jobs?
Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks have the most certified public accountant openings in Alaska. Anchorage drives the concentration as the state's commercial hub, home to the regional offices of national firms, major healthcare systems, and energy companies, while Fairbanks and Juneau add volume through university administration, state government agencies, and regional Native corporations.
Are there remote certified public accountant jobs in Alaska?
Yes, and more than most fields, since CPA work is largely desk-based and analytical. About 14% of certified public accountant openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the core work translates to distributed arrangements. Tax preparation, financial reporting, and audit support tend to be the functions most commonly offered in remote formats.
How can I get hired as a certified public accountant in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for staff accountant or accounting associate roles at Alaska's larger public accounting firms, such as the Anchorage offices of regional and national firms, or at state agencies and Alaska Native corporations that hire new graduates for rotational finance roles. Sitting for the CPA exam early and completing an internship through the University of Alaska's business programs gives candidates a meaningful edge. Adjacent roles in accounts payable, payroll, or budget analysis at state or municipal agencies are also common stepping stones into a full CPA career in Alaska.
Where can I find and apply to certified public accountant jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to certified public accountant jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alaska openings. Search the roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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