Payroll Specialist

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

• Embrace the values of The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance. 
• 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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate degree in accounting; OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
2. Experience working with Cost Point and UKG.
3. Experience working in government contracting and Davis Bacon labor standards.
4. Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANC’s).

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. 

 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.

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.