Bookkeeper jobs in Alaska

Wage

Between $25 and $32/hr, depending on experience. Ask about hiring incentive bonus

Job Type

Full Time

40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Associate (Preferred) or 4 Years of Office/Admin Experience
• 3 Years of Bookkeeping Experience (Required)
• Quickbooks/Sage Experience Preferred
• Competence with Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Required

Full Job Description

Western Commercial Properties, Inc. is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to add to our accounting team. WCP is an Alaska company, carrying forward a 52 year tradition of excellence in property management and commercial developments meeting the needs of Alaskan small businesses. Our portfolio includes over 50 buildings and commercial management projects for a range of investor-owners.

This position is for an individual with great communication skills, who has experience in full-charge bookkeeping. Candidate must possess strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize, and communicate clearly, all with a high level of accuracy. Must be dependable, punctual, and consistent in attendance, and able to work independently after necessary training. Skills required include ten-key by touch, accurate math calculations, and full competence using Microsoft Office, along with the ability to learn real estate-specific software (Sage and Rent Manager).

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Processing Accounts Payable, including reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, determining possible discounts, reconciling to vendor statements and preparing and mailing checks to vendors according to payment schedules.
• Processing deposits and payments for 20 properties LLC's accurately and in a timely manner.
• Customer service with tenants, including the ability to explain statements to tenants. Also includes some rent collections efforts by phone and statement and working with property managers on challenges.
• Processing bank reconciliations, monthly journal entries, and producing/analyzing monthly financials for each property
• Learning to help property managers determine the amount of money to put in reserves or disburse to property owners. Work with property managers to create annual budgets.
• Eventually this position would cross-train with the other accounting positions to learn timecard entry, payroll processing, job-costing, and complex quarterly/annual reporting.

Benefits: Health insurance, accrued time off, and a Simple IRA

The position is full time, Monday through Friday; between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please submit a resume in a .pdf format, or even better, stop by our office and drop one off! Our address is listed below.

Western Commercial Properties, Inc.

4101 Arctic Blvd., Suite 203

Anchorage, AK 99503

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person