Payroll Technician

Olgoonik Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Olgoonik Corporation in Alaska is seeking a payroll professional to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, timecard reviews, and related reporting. You will handle deductions, garnishments, and PTO while ensuring accuracy and compliance with wage laws.

The role includes maintaining timekeeping systems, training staff, and collaborating with managers to obtain correct data. Alaska Native corporation employment preference applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience preferred.
• Associates degree in a related field preferred but may be substituted with applicable accounting experience.
• Must be proficient with ADP WFN and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Processes weekly and bi-weekly payrolls accurately and timely.
• Reviews timecards for completeness and compliance before entry.
• Handles salary adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and PTO.
• Contacts managers for corrections or missing payroll data.
• Completes payroll process for supervisory review.
• Prepares required payroll reporting.
• Distributes paychecks and payroll-related documents.
• Updates payroll files and databases for personnel changes.
• Researches discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains electronic time-keeping system; trains staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

MS Office

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

ADP WFN

MS Office Suite

Job description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Performs functions related to payroll to include payroll processing, updating and maintaining automated time-keeping systems, and government reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processes weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for organization in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reviews timecards for completeness, accuracy, compliance with wage & hour laws, and appropriate approvals before entering time, either manually or via electronic import, into payroll system.
• Processes salary adjustments, special payments, employee deductions (i.e., insurance, 401k), garnishments, PTO, sick leave, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
• Contacts appropriate departments/managers for information needed for corrections or missing times or other related payroll data.
• Completes payroll process for Supervisors review.
• Prepares required reporting for certified payrolls.
• Distributes paychecks, pay stubs, and other payroll related information.
• Updates and maintains payroll files and databases to reflect personnel payroll changes.
• Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. contract information, W-4 forms, time sheets, leave time, unemployment eligibility, direct deposit requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Maintains and updates electronic time-keeping system for new personnel and for personnel changes.
• Trains employees and managers in the use of electronic time-keeping system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervisory responsibilities are not anticipated.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience preferred.Associates degree in a related field preferred but may be substituted with applicable accounting experience. Must have excellent attention to detail and basic knowledge of accounting and payroll processes, procedures, and best practices. Must have experience in accounting/payroll software (ADP WFN preferred).Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs including; Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a good attitude and work as a member of a team.Ability to self-motivate.Ability to work under minimal supervision. Ability to multi-task.Work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects with frequent interruptions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.

Security Clearance:

• None.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Some travel both domestically and internationally required based on business demands.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.