Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Anchorage as a Payroll Specialist and become the backbone of our employee compensation system. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees across diverse industries. This role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment with competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for multi-state employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal and Alaska state payroll regulations (AK Title 23)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with precision
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies within 48 hours
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll integration
- Generate payroll reports for leadership and auditors monthly
- Implement process improvements using Excel and QuickBooks
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Active Alaska Payroll Certification (APC) or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Deep understanding of FLSA, IRS, and DOL regulations
- Exceptional attention to detail with 99.9% accuracy in transactions
- Strong problem-solving skills for payroll discrepancies
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration