Payroll Analyst

Aleut-Federal-LL; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k and match

Job summary

Aleut Federal is seeking a payroll professional to handle all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in compliance with government regulations. The role supports benefits costs, tax deductions, and payroll reporting.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with multiple office locations and a salary range of $75,000–$90,000, plus health insurance, PTO, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• Two years of payroll processing experience, including payroll compliance.
• High School Diploma; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Costpoint and UKG.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, including timecards, payroll data accuracy, and deductions.
• Prepare reports and payments for employer- and employee-paid benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Support internal and external audits and government regulations.
• Issue or reissue checks or direct deposits as needed due to payroll errors or final discharge.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll regulations

Payroll processing

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Auditing standards

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Costpoint

UKG

Job description

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in local markets, so community service is embedded in our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

JOB SUMMARY:

This positionis responsible forprocessing all aspects of payroll, ensuring all pay is processed inan accurateandtimelymanner while in compliance with government regulations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embrace the values of The Aleut Corporation (Aleut), including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance.
• Perform duties and responsibilities with integrity and in a professional, fair, open-minded, ethical, andtimelymanner.
• Process all aspects of payroll, including timecards,maintainingpayroll control records, and calculating and verifying the accuracy of payroll data.
• Prepare reports and payments for employer- and employee-paid benefit costs such as union dues, pension, health insurance, flexible spending, and workers' compensation.
• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issue, or reissue, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Interpret company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll and tax procedures.
• Review andvalidatethe accuracy of payroll tax postings to the general ledger and support reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Support DCAA 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;maintainattention 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.
• Strong professional interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding ofgenerally acceptedauditing standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of payroll processing experience, to includeunderstandingpayroll compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree inAccounting, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Experience working with Costpoint and UKG.
• Experience working in government contracting and Davis-Bacon labor standards.

LOCATION:

This role will be on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) and can be located out of our Anchorage, AK., Arlington, VA., Colorado Springs, CO, or Reston, VA. offices.

SALARY:

$75K to $90K depending upon experience level.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!

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