Payroll Technician - Construction

Calista Corporation•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

The Payroll Technician - Construction is a member of the payroll team and is jointly responsible for accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple companies, including certified payroll and payroll-related reconciliations. The role handles payroll calculations, system data validation, reporting, deductions, reconciliations, and audit requests while maintaining confidential employee information and payroll records. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It is based in a fast-paced, multitasking Finance Department environment requiring regular attendance. Occasional overtime may be required. Preference is given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with applicable law. Calista and its subsidiaries provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting with one year of payroll experience, or a minimum of four years of payroll experience.
Knowledge and experience with payroll functions and laws.
Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and terminology, and ability to perform related tasks.
Excellent research, analytical, and technical skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with varied interpersonal relationships and situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating percentages.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to organize work and perform under multiple deadlines.
Ability to use computers and standard and specific business applications, including computerized accounting, email, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing, and to learn new software.
Ability to suggest process improvements.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information and communications.
Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail, and in a team environment.
Ability to take ongoing educational courses to stay technically current.
Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a construction company or another Alaska Native Corporation.
Experience with multistate payroll, certified payrolls, and union reporting.

Responsibilities

Process accurate and confidential payroll for multiple companies using intermediate Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
Calculate retroactive payments and benefit true-ups.
Process data migration and validation between systems, as appropriate.
Prepare and submit project certified payroll reports.
Process weekly 401(k) contribution submissions.
Process and maintain garnishments, union dues, fringes, and voluntary deductions.
Research payroll-related issues to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and reporting.
Prepare monthly union reconciliations, research discrepancies, and prepare payment remittances.
Prepare quarterly tax reconciliations and payment remittances.
Prepare and/or file federal and state reports, including W-2 forms.
Complete audit requests in a timely manner.
Maintain payroll filing systems.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as directed.