Payroll Specialist

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Reports to:Payroll Supervisor
Status: Regular Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Anchorage AK

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for processing all aspects of payroll ensures all pay is processed in an accurate and timely manner while in compliance with government regulations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Champion Aleut Values: accountability transparency and rigor.
Perform duties and responsibilities with integrity and in a professional fair open-minded ethical and timely manner.
Preform all aspects of payroll including processing of timecards maintaining payroll control records calculating and verifying the accuracy of the payroll data.
Prepare reports and payments for employer and employee paid benefit costs such as union dues pension health insurance flexible spending and workers compensation.
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes benefits and other deductions.
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
Issue or reissue physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
Interpret company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll and tax procedures.
Review and validate the accuracy of flow of payroll tax postings to the general ledger and supports reconciliation of payroll accounts.
Support DCCA requirements and audits.
Support all internal and external audits.
Provide ad hoc management reports and analysis.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll wage and hour laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
Knowledge of payroll functions including preparation balancing internal control and payroll taxes.
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
Professional intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma
Two (2) years of payroll processing experience to include understanding of payroll compliance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in accounting; OR equivalent combination of experience education and training.
Experience working with Cost Point and UKG.
Experience working in government contracting and Davis Bacon labor standards.
Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs).

BENEFITS

401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
Paid Holidays (13/year).
Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and eligible dependents.
100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
Potential for Annual Incentive.
Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefitsAleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified Aleut shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. and other applicable laws.

Aleutis an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality attitude education and experience so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation national origin religion marital status changes in marital status pregnancy parental status physical or mental disability age status as a disabled veteran special disabled veteran Vietnam veteran and all other eligible veterans or other classifications protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

PAYROLL SPECIALISTReports to:Payroll SupervisorStatus: Regular Full-time Non-ExemptLocation: Anchorage AKJOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for processing all aspects of payroll ensures all pay is processed in an accurate and timely manner while in compliance with government regulations.PRIMA...