Accounting Technician - Payroll
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At a glance
Job overview
Chenega Corporation is hiring an Accounting Technician - Payroll. The Accounting Technician - Payroll at Chenega Corporation offers a hands-on opportunity to build real-world experience supporting payroll across multiple companies and states. This role is an entry point into accounting/payroll careers, providing structured training and exposure to multi-state payroll operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with numbers, and eager to learn, with no prior payroll specialization required.
Key focus areas include Review and enter payroll data (hours, pay, deductions, benefits), Learn how payroll systems work in a multi-company environment, and Identify and fix discrepancies to ensure accurate pay.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, 2 Years Experience, and Pass Background and Drug Screenings. Important skills include Basic To Intermediate Excel Skills. Preferred (not required): Detail-Oriented, Working With Numbers, and Handling Confidential Or Sensitive Information.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Summary
Looking to launch or grow your career in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll? At Chenega Corporation, we offer a hands-on opportunity to build real-world experience supporting payroll across multiple companies and statesno prior payroll specialization required.
If youre detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers, and eager to learn, this is your chance to gain high-demand, transferable skills in payroll and financial operations.
Why Youll Love This Role
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Great entry point into accounting/payroll careers
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Structured training providedwell teach you payroll
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Build Excel and data management skills you can take anywhere
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Gain exposure to multi-state, real-world payroll operations
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Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow
Responsibilities
What Youll Be Doing (What Youll Learn)
In this role, youll develop practical skills by:
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Reviewing and entering payroll data (hours, pay, deductions, benefits)
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Learning how payroll systems work in a multi-company environment
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Identifying and fixing discrepancies to ensure accurate pay
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Maintaining employee payroll records and documentation
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Supporting payroll reporting and compliance processes
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Assisting with special payroll runs and adjustments
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Responding to employee questions and building professional communication skills
Qualifications
What Were Looking For
Were open to candidates starting or pivoting into accounting/payroll roles.
You could be a great fit if you have:
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A High School Diploma or GED
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~2 years of experience OR exposure in:
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Accounting
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Bookkeeping
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Payroll
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Accounts Payable/Receivable
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Finance or HR support roles
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Basic to intermediate Excel skills (youll use it regularly)
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Successfully pass background and drug screenings
Bonus If You Have
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Coursework in accounting, finance, or business
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Internship or entry-level experience working with financial data
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Experience handling confidential or sensitive information
Skills Youll Build
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Payroll processing and compliance fundamentals
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Data accuracy and financial recordkeeping
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Excel and business systems proficiency
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Professional communication and customer support
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Cross-functional collaboration
Work Environment
100% in-office based in Anchorage, AK
Team-focused, structured environment with clear processes
Take the First Step in Your Career
If youre ready to build a foundation in payroll, accounting, or finance, we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every requirement. We value potential, curiosity, and attention to detail.
Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Native preference under PL 93-638.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
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