Accountant Jobs in Alaska

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Corporate Accountant - Anchorage, AK

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 3 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 3 hours ago

Corporate Accountant that will report into the Anchorage, AK headquarters on a hybrid basis. The Sr. Corporate Accountant will perform, track and evaluate day-to-day accounting activities. The Sr....

Medicare/Medicaid Staff Accountant

  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve...

Accountant 4 (PCN 07-1222)

  • Juneau, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 5 days ago

What You Will Be Doing: The Accountant 4 is the lead accountant within the Expenditure Unit of Fiscal in the Administrative Services Division....

Fund Accountant

  • AK
  • 7 days ago
  • AK
  • 7 days ago

Prepare budget and journal entries for assigned funds. 4. Respond to inquiries from Borough employees for assigned funds. 5....

Accountant (General Ledger)

  • Bethel, AK
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethel, AK
  • 7 days ago

For a complete description of the position duties, please review the Accountant Job Description....

Indirect Tax Accountant

  • Juneau, AK
  • 7 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 7 days ago

The Indirect Tax Accountant will specialize in managing indirect tax obligations, including sales and use tax, value added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), excise duties, withholding taxes,...

Staff Accountant

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 7 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 7 days ago

Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct. Reconciling accounts with the general ledger including bank reconciliations....

CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT - Range 14 / AMEA

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 11 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 11 days ago

OR Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees...

Accountant I/II

  • Juneau, AK
  • 16 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary: Performs backup to payroll, payroll reviews, MM-AP accruals review, 401a reviews and calculations, quarterly tax calculations, and prepares journal entries....

Accountant II

  • Juneau, AK
  • 21 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 21 days ago

Accountant III....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Juneau, AK
  • 21 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 21 days ago

The Senior Tax Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the tax department in meeting compliance, provision, and planning goals....

Project Accountant I

  • Juneau, AK
  • 21 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 21 days ago

**Summary:** The Project Accountant I position provides accounting, project controls, and job-cost support to clients, project managers, and operation managers....

Dealership Accountant I

  • Wasilla, AK
  • 24 days ago
  • Wasilla, AK
  • 24 days ago

DOE Great benefits and career opportunities Dealership Accountant I Dealership Accountant I is an entry level position that ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions...

Accountant II

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 24 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 24 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelors degree may be substituted for minimum of four years of direct relevant experience....

Dealership Accountant I

  • Wasilla, AK
  • 25 days ago
  • Wasilla, AK
  • 25 days ago

DOE Great benefits and career opportunities Dealership Accountant I Dealership Accountant I is an entry level position that ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions...

Demographic Data for Alaska

Moving to Alaska? Find some basic demographic data about Alaska below.


Local
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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Alaska

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Alaska offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%



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