Payroll Specialist- American Electric

Olgoonik / American Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview :

Performs advanced and complex activities regarding the daily administration of payroll processing functions in accordance with company guidelines and policies. Duties may include checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards, maintaining time and attendance records, entering new hires into the payroll system, posting changes in pay and tax status, and miscellaneous changes. This position is in the office located in the Island of Oahu, HI or in Anchorage, AK.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Experience with Dayforce / Ceridian highly desirable
• Verifies timesheet coding to be in compliance with the company coding structure.
• Responsible for input of payroll data into the accounting system, compute wages, prepare and issue weekly payroll.
• Prints payroll reports to verify payroll entries.
• Provides payroll data to support external audits such as workers' compensation.
• Provides historical data for authorized requests.
• Responsible for verifying all payroll related contract information is properly set up for processing and is in accordance with all state and Federal agencies involved.
• Deploys steps to ensure that payroll functions are consistent and uninterrupted.
• Reviews changes and updates master employee records in conjunction with HR.
• Responds to urgent requests and / or emergency payroll transactions as presented by managers and / or employees.
• Works closely with other personnel to provide friendly and consistent public and client views of our company.
• Certified payroll requests (weekly)
• Responds to employee requests for information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and / or Experience :

A minimum of two years' experience in payroll processing.

Must have excellent attention to detail and extensive knowledge of payroll functions.

Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting office practices, including proficiency in computer software programs that include Word and Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

A valid Driver's License is required.

Security Clearance :

N / A

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift 50lbs. Job requires the ability to perform tasks for set-ups / take-downs for the OC Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Work Environment :

Work may be performed inside setting up and taking down tables, following directions, helping to set up for lunch, and loading to help with backhaul flights. May be required to work in areas where there is some noise.

Olgoonik / American Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.