Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 21.50 +

• Voted Best Place to Work in AK 4 Years Running

Job summary :

The Payroll Specialist administers the activities relating to the company payroll and benefits processing including developing, implementing, and monitoring (e.g., performing internal audit and control procedures to ensure that all wages and taxes are accurate). The individual will be the companys subject matter expert for payroll and benefits administration.

Benefits :

Insurance

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Short Term Disability

401K with 3% match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Stipend

Qualifications : Requirements :

Five (5) years experience in administering payroll and benefits processes required. Work experience should include knowledge of multi-State payroll practices, benefits administration language, and compliance or other related experience

Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check

Skills required :

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

Strong understanding of payroll, benefit and AP processes and procedures, including eligibility and enrollment rules

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite of products

Be a team player, demonstrate motivation and exercise discretion and dependability

Job responsibilities :

Process payroll for hourly, and salaried employees; including reviewing and entering hours, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and other adjustments to pay as necessary

Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with human resources team to improve payroll and Bamboo processes

Prepare and file quarterly, and annual tax reports including W-2s

Work with HR regarding employee benefits including enrollments and terminations

Plan and report results of audits to ensure all enrollments are accurate and that dependent information is correct for each employee. This includes being the main contact for annual payroll audits, workers compensation audits, and Simple IRA audits

Preform various Accounts Payable tasks

Review billings for accuracy and approve for payment in a timely manner. Coordinate with HR to process disability payments from our third party