Payroll Accountant

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Corporate Controller
Status: Regular Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Anchorage AK (Hybrid)

JOB SUMMARY: The Payroll Accountant oversees all aspects of payroll processing to ensure accurate timely and compliant payment of wages for a multi state workforce. This role manages payroll calculations tax filings benefit and retirement deductions certified payroll reporting and general ledger reconciliations while supporting internal and external audits.

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.
Prepare payroll tax deposits and returns for multi-state payrolls.
Prepare reports and payments for employer and employee paid benefit costs such as union dues pension health insurance flexible spending and workers compensation.
Interpret company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll and tax procedures.
Perform all aspects of payroll including processing of timecards maintaining payroll control records calculating and verifying the accuracy of payroll data.
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes benefits and other deductions.
Prepare and submit certified payroll filings in compliance with federal state and prevailing wage requirements for applicable projects.
Support and coordinate the annual 401(k) plan audit including preparation of requested schedules and reconciliation of payroll contributions.
Review and validate the accuracy of flow of payroll 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

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field; OR equivalent combination of experience education and/or training.
Three (3) years of experience as a payroll accountant or similar role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with Cost Point Sage Intacct and UKG
Experience working in government contracting and Davis Bacon labor standards.
Experience preparing certified payroll reports
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 their qualified dependents.
100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
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.
Potential for Annual Incentive.

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 TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. and other applicable laws.

Aleut is 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.

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANTReports to: Corporate ControllerStatus: Regular Full-time Non-ExemptLocation: Anchorage AK (Hybrid)JOB SUMMARY: The Payroll Accountant oversees all aspects of payroll processing to ensure accurate timely and compliant payment of wages for a multi state workforce. This role manages ...