Payroll Accountant

Aleut • Anchorage, AK

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 (ANC’s).

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.

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 benefits—Aleut 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level