Staff Accountant

DOWL • Anchorage, AK

1d

About The Position

The Finance and Accounting team is a strategic partner at the heart of our civil engineering firm, ensuring every project is backed by strong financial insight and operational excellence. We manage budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, billing, payroll, compliance, and reporting giving our technical teams the clarity they need to deliver high-impact infrastructure and environmental solutions. By turning complex project data into actionable guidance, we help drive profitability, support smart decision-making, and fuel the firm's long-term growth. If you're energized by meaningful work where your financial expertise directly supports projects that shape communities, you'll thrive here.

Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for hands-on support of the accounting operations of the company. Provides support for the department’s production of timely and accurate financial information and analysis. Assist in the company’s ongoing improvement and refinement of internal control procedures and operational efficiencies. Must flourish in a team environment with varying demands and deadlines and
have a willingness to pitch in and get the task at hand completed. Must also be professionally ambitious and willing and able to grow in a dynamic business environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• 3+ years accounting/finance experience
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to self-motivate, act and operate independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, problem solving and results

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an A/E environment preferred
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek VantagePoint preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare as part of the month-end close process.
• Preparation of account reconciliations and analysis.
• Assist with supporting the daily operations of the accounting department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Assist and support with full-cycle accounting duties, ensuring all financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Must enthusiastically work in a team environment and complete various duties and assignments that manifest themselves in a dynamic and growing business.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level