Payroll Specialist

Aleut - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Anchorage, AK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at The Aleut Corporation is a full-time role based in Anchorage, AK, reporting directly to the Payroll Supervisor. This position is integral to the organization, responsible for processing all aspects of payroll to ensure that all employees are compensated accurately and on time, in compliance with government regulations. The Payroll Specialist will embrace the core values of The Aleut Corporation, which include honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance, while performing their duties in a professional and ethical manner. In this role, the Payroll Specialist will handle various payroll functions, including processing timecards, maintaining payroll control records, and calculating payroll data to ensure accuracy. They will prepare reports and payments for employer and employee-paid benefits, such as union dues, pension contributions, health insurance, and workers' compensation. The specialist will also be responsible for ensuring proper payroll deductions for taxes and benefits, reconciling payroll with the general ledger and monthly bank statements, and issuing checks or direct deposits as necessary due to payroll errors or employee discharge. Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will interpret company policies and government regulations related to payroll and tax procedures, review payroll tax postings for accuracy, and support internal and external audits. They will provide management with ad hoc reports and analyses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. The role may also involve performing other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department.

Responsibilities

• Process all aspects of payroll including timecards and payroll control records.
• Calculate and verify the accuracy of payroll data.
• Prepare reports and payments for employer and employee paid benefit costs.
• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes and benefits.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issue physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors.
• Interpret company policies and government regulations related to payroll and tax procedures.
• Review and validate the accuracy of payroll tax postings to the general ledger.
• Support DCCA requirements and 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of payroll processing experience, including understanding of payroll compliance.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 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

• 401(k) 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.