Payroll & Administrative Assistant – Detail‑Oriented Support

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Palmer Correctional Center, is seeking an Office Assistant 2 to support payroll processing and clerical operations in a correctional environment. The role involves biweekly payroll reviews, timekeeping accuracy, and assistance with leave issues and inquiries.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of clerical experience; substitutions may apply for additional education or vocational hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• One year of clerical experience (greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, data entry, etc.).
• Substitution: college education or vocational hours may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Process staff payroll biweekly within IRIS and review timesheets for accuracy.
• Correct errors, record batch numbers, and input payroll hours per bargaining agreements.
• Advise employees and supervisors on payroll and leave issues; investigate pay problems.
• Schedule inmate travel on release and code invoices for processing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communication

Flexibility

Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Alaska, Palmer Correctional Center, is seeking an Office Assistant 2 to support payroll processing and clerical operations in a correctional environment. The role involves biweekly payroll reviews, timekeeping accuracy, and assistance with leave issues and inquiries.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of clerical experience; substitutions may apply for additional education or vocational hours.