Accounting Assistant ; Temporary

Location: Anchorage, AK, United States

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting, the Accounting Assistant I is accountable for the day‑to‑day accounting functions necessary to run the Accounts Payable function for the Red Dog Operations.

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Process accounts payable invoices with proper approvals and documentation, including coding, data entry, and discrepancy research.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Finance department, including answering phones, filing, greeting visitors, and receptionist duties.
• Prioritize invoices based on cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Update vendor mailing address and tax information in GenCID as required.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practice.
• Research and provide documentation for requested accounts payable inquiries.
• Back up payment processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of general office, clerical, or accounting experience.
• Post‑secondary education from an accredited college including at least 3 semesters of accounting substitutes for experience.
• Good communication, interpersonal, motivational, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficient writing skills; highly organized and able to work with minimal guidance.
• Task‑oriented, self‑motivated, able to multi‑task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work as a team player.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through skills; predictable independent work reliability.
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards.
• Observance of personal hygiene and appearance meeting generally accepted business standards.
• Language skills to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, memos; write simple correspondence and present information to individuals or small groups.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, on‑site in Anchorage.
• Culture:
  Safe and healthy environment; drug and alcohol‑free workplace with a drug test as part of the hiring process.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program, including basic medical, basic life, AD&D, and qualifying 401(k) plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.