About us

Alas-Co General Construction is a well established business in Anchorage, AK

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. Responsibilites include processing general payables, employee expense reports and weekly payroll. This is a vital role within our organization, which requires handling confidential information with high ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

• Responsible for timely payment processing of Accounts Payable.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Responsible for 1099 preparation and accurate reporting.
• Audits and enters employee expense reports.
• Ordering of approved office supplies (check stocks, general office supplies, etc.)
• Equipment and vehicle file maintenance, including permits, registrations, insurance cards, etc.
• Process weekly payrolls in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure all new employee information, such as employee changes and terminations are entered and processed in the payroll system timely and accurately.
• Responsible for set up of employee folders.
• Certified payroll submissions as required by contracting agency.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Three years experience in a accounting department setting or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Experience in the construction industry preferred. Demonstrated success in working independently is also preferred. Experience with Sage (100 Contractor) Software preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally and courteously with all levels of personnel.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and filing skills as well as being detailed oriented. Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures with emphasis on capital and expense differences and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Understanding of construction accounting.
• Understanding of Federal laws and State laws and regulations regarding aspects of payroll including (but not limited to) benefits, taxes, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong experience with computerized high volume accounts payable processes.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and common business software, specifically MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel..
• Ability to work independently as well as a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99518: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person