Payroll Administrator jobs in Sitka, AK

Payroll Specialist
Residential Youth Care’s Payroll Specialist independently performs assigned accounting functions to ensure accurate payroll distribution, recording, and reconciliation.

Major Areas of Responsibility:
Duties and responsibilities include processing payroll, maintaining time keeping records, reviewing payroll and payroll reports for accuracy, and maintaining accurate set up and tax filings federally and for the State of Alaska.

Primary Objectives:

• Responsibilities include payroll and all related activities.
• Check timesheets for accuracy
• Enter data into databases and spreadsheets
• Handle direct deposit requests and data
• Process paper checks for distribution
• Acquire all necessary signatures and releases to distribute payroll
• Reconcile quarter-end and year-end reports.
• Verify and reconcile W2s prior to issuance.
• Process wage garnishments
• Make adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission
• Ensure correct withholdings and payments for benefits
• Monitor tax withholdings and payments
• Assist contract accountants and management with completion of financial auditing, taxes, and special studies of specific areas.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• 2 years of college education in the area of Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and/or a minimum of two years related work experience (Preferred)
• Strong computer skills and experience working with various programs such as Excel, Word, Adobe, and QuickBooks or other commercial accounting software
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
• A solid understanding of or ability to learn financial processes and controls

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Hourly Pay: $24.00-$28.00/HR DOE

Benefits: Health insurance, HRA, Health Insurance Waiver Monthly Stipend, Life insurance, free access to RYC's Fitness Center, Retirement plan 5% annual employer contribution, paid leave, and 8 paid holidays.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate the Following Traits:

Attention To Detail: Approach your actions with a critical mindset and think through every detail without allowing distractions to interfere with the process. Able to efficiently achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large.
Collaboration: RYC values collaboration and mutual support, creativity and problem solving with a solution-focused mindset, and strives to bring out the best in team members and those it serves.
Curiosity: The ideal candidate will demonstrate curiosity and continual learning in thinking, flexibility, and innovation
Interpersonal Skills: Able to build effective and productive organizational relationships, inspire trust, manage conflicts and disagreements
Solution-Focused Mindset: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address operational challenges with a solution-focused mindset and develop effective solutions while upholding RYC's mission and values.

RYC is currently offering a $1000 sign-on bonus for newly hired full-time staff after their first 30 days of hire.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person