A/P - Payroll Accountant

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to step into a role where you’ll be more than “just a number”? PND Engineers is looking for a skilled A/P - Payroll Accountant who enjoys coming to work each day knowing their contributions directly support 140 employees and managers across all of our offices. In this small but vital accounting team, you’ll be a key player—not lost in layers of bureaucracy—with the chance to expand your skills and move upward.

What You’ll Do

You’ll start by mastering our accounts payable and biweekly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and friendly service to staff. From there, you’ll cross-train in accounts receivable, project accounting, and financial reporting—building a broad foundation in all areas of the department. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, responsibility, and making an impact in a close-knit team.

What We’re Looking For

• At least five years of progressive experience in accounts payable and payroll (including quarterly tax prep and workers’ comp audits).  Project accounting background is a plus.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek/Ajera or other project accounting software is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• High accuracy, analytical thinking, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• A proven track record of stepping up, meeting deadlines, and handling additional responsibility.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive records.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits, Perks, and Office Culture

PND offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the industry, including:

• Comprehensive medical plans
• Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 18-22 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays annually
• All overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
• Discretionary bonuses
• Exceptional, employer-funded 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan—no match required

Our Anchorage office also values a collegial, connected workplace culture, including biweekly office donuts and bagels and monthly catered all-office meetings, and opportunities to participate in community activities.

Why Anchorage?
Anchorage is Alaska’s hub: big enough for modern amenities, yet minutes from mountains, coastline, and wilderness. Whether you’re drawn to skiing, fishing, hiking, or simply a quieter pace of life, Anchorage offers a rare blend of career and lifestyle.

PND Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.