Payroll Analyst

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support the Payroll Manager with subsidiary payroll processing and timely payroll operations.

The role requires 2–4 years of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with CostPoint and Deltek Time & Expense. Candidates must be able to handle tax calculations, garnishments, and audits while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience reviewing paychecks and tax computations.
• Familiarity with payroll software such as CostPoint and Deltek Time & Expense.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll Manager in accurate and timely processing of Subsidiaries payrolls.
• Review paycheck accuracy, deductions, and tax computations.
• Posting Labor, Leave and Payroll after reviewing for accuracy.
• Process court-ordered garnishments.
• Process payroll from start to finish often against tight deadlines.
• Assist audits with required information.
• Train staff on payroll procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CostPoint

Deltek Time & Expense

Job description

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) was formed as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1972. BSNC became the regional Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) for the Bering Strait region, which encompasses the majority of the Seward Peninsula and the coastal lands of eastern Norton Sound. This is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the state. Three distinct Native languages are spoken: St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Central Yup'ik, and Inupiaq.

About this position: Payroll Analyst Location - Anchorage, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a variety of duties necessary to assist the Payroll Manager in the accurate and timely processing of Subsidiaries payrolls.
• Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of paychecks, deductions and tax computations.
• Posting Labor, Leave and Payroll after reviewing for accuracy.
• Responsible for processing of court-ordered garnishments
• Responsible for processing payroll from start to finish often against tight deadlines.
• Responsible for periodic and quarterly tax payments and filings to the government agencies
• Responsible for reviewing and auditing Davis Bacon certified reports
• Backup for System setup and updates to Cost Point and Deltek Time and Expense
• Assist Payroll with complying and reviewing request information for audits
• Train new and current staff on proper processing producers
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population. Analyst should show a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Other related duties as required and assigned within the Payroll Department.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level of Experience Requirements: Two (2) to Four (4) years of progressively complex Payroll processing required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to meet weekly deadlines.
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities under deadlines.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Must be able to operate office machines, including a computer, copier, fax and 10-key by touch as well as make arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Managing one's own time and coordinating time with others.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Using computers and computer system software, enter data, or process information.
• Should be familiar with payroll software and procedures used for processing employee paychecks.

Preferred

• CostPoint experience.
• Deltek Time & Expense Experience.
• Education can be substituted for experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.