Specialist, Payroll

HECLA MINING CO. • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time support role with hours ranging from 30-40 hours per week based on operational needs. The position provides essential support to the Accounting & Payroll Department by assisting with timecard processing, payroll operations, and process improvement initiatives.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Include, but are not limited to:

• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses.

• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work.

• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable.

• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations.

• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner.

• Using and maintaining PPE.

• Providing suggestions for improving work processes.

• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets.

• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job.

• Participating in risk assessment methodology.

• Participating in safety initiatives.

• Receiving training and instruction as required; and

• Maintaining good housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• B.A. in accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of education and payroll related experience.
• Spreadsheet proficiency (Excel), 10-key by touch, typing.
• Two years accounting/bookkeeping/payroll experience or equivalent.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel & MS Access/SQL preferred); accounting software experience a plus.
• Ellipse accounting software experience a plus.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Pass a position-specific physical demands assessment

Responsibilities

• Review, correct, and enter daily timecards.
• Assist with processing and distribution of bi-weekly paychecks.
• Process manual checks requests, garnishments, and pay adjustments.
• Accounting for the payroll via entering journal entries into the Ellipse system.
• Requires the ability to work well independently and under deadlines.
• Requires the ability to communicate well with a service-oriented attitude to help employees resolve pay questions.
• Assist with other Payroll projects as needed.
• Serve as a key link between the HR and Payroll departments to support the development, enhancement, and implementation of new company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance.
• Retirement benefits include a pension plan and 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

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