Payroll Specialist

Goldbelt; Juneau, Herndon (AK, VA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Goldbelt Incorporated, an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Juneau, seeks a Payroll Specialist to maintain employee records and process weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls. Responsibilities include auditing timecards, updating tax and direct deposit data, and generating payroll reports.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Ability to pass an employment background check.
• Experience with ADP Time and Attendance preferred.
• Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) or government contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires and off-board terminated employees for payroll.
• Update employees’ records for taxes, direct deposit, etc.
• Review timekeeping records for compliance.
• Load Deltek T&E and ADP timecard data into Costpoint Accounting labor batch and reconcile.
• Process payroll adjustments and immediate pays as needed.
• Respond to employees’ questions regarding timesheet or pay.

Skills

Accounting skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Deltek Costpoint

Time & Expense

Costpoint

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, whose mission is to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of more than 4,200 Alaska Native shareholders. Alaska Native Corporations hold a distinct purpose and share a familiar creation story born in an act of Congress in 1971.Join a fast-growing “forever” company that manages over 30 subsidiaries and provides centers of excellence in a shared service center model based out of Herndon, Virginia.At Goldbelt, we place a strong emphasis on recognizing and rewarding the dedication and hard work of our team members in pursuit of our company's mission. We are a team focused on gold standard customer service and professional growth with competitive benefits and profit-sharing plans and help support a business model that gives back to the community of shareholders.

Summary:

Goldbelt, Inc. is in search of a Payroll Specialist. Performs tasks to maintain employee records and pay employees. Duties include the checking and auditing of timecards for compliance, reviewing new hire information as it relates to payroll into accounting and payroll systems, posting changes in pay and tax status, processing routine labor and payrolls for the company’s weekly, and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls. Removing terminated employees from systems. Download standard payroll reports and run custom reports as required.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong accounting skills, detail oriented, and proficient in excel
• Demonstrated error-free work
• Critical thinking skills along with sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to be flexible/adaptable to a changing and unpredictable workflow
• Ability to embrace change, learn quickly, and thrive in a dynamic corporate environment
• Skill in working harmoniously within cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Possesses attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers and with outside agencies, partners, shareholders, and business associates
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to adapt messages and strategies for diverse audiences
• Basic understanding of relevant software, tools, and systems used in the corporate environment. This includes a proficiency in standard software applications, including Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 2-3 years of payroll processing experience
• Ability to pass an employment background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Time & Expense a plus
• Previous experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs)
• Previous government contracting experience
• ADP Time and Attendance experience a plus

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $52,000 to $70,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Our annual incentive compensation plan is designed to reward your contributions to Goldbelt's success. It's a profit-sharing initiative tied to our strategic objectives, demonstrating that your efforts directly impact our achievements. As an employee, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure proper on-boarding of new hires and off-boarding of terminations as it relates to payroll
• Make changes to employees’ records as requested, i.e. taxes, direct deposit, etc.
• Review and audit timekeeping records for compliance
• Load Deltek T&E and ADP timecard data into Costpoint Accounting labor batch and reconcile
• Add additional earnings/allowances in Costpoint as needed
• Load Labor file from Costpoint into ADP to process Payroll and make adjustments as necessary
• Process immediate pays for terminated employees as necessary
• Download and store post ADP payroll reports as needed
• Prepare and post payroll reports such as 401k spreadsheets, net check reports as needed
• Respond to employees' questions regarding timesheet or pay
• Process/adjust leave accruals in Costpoint
• Other duties as assigned