Payroll Accountant

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Corporate Controller
Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt
Location: Anchorage, AK (Hybrid)

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

PRIMARY 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; OR equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
2. Three (3) years of experience as a payroll accountant or similar role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working with Cost Point, Sage Intacct and UKG
2. Experience working in government contracting and Davis Bacon labor standards.
3. Experience preparing certified payroll reports
4. Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANC’s).

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. 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (“Aleut”) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws.

Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.