AIH Staff Accountant, Payroll & Special Projects
Company: Bering Straits Native Corporation
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewAlaska Industrial Hardware, a subsidiary of Bering
Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking qualified
applicants for \u201cStaff Accountant, Payroll & Special
Projects\u201d to perform its payroll functions and other
accounting projects in Anchorage, Alaska. - This position
administers and performs operations of the Payroll Department
involved in the processing of time and earnings records of all
employees, resulting in the biweekly distribution of payroll
checks. - Prepares various reports and payments for
filing/transmittal to benefit plans, insurance carriers, and
governmental agencies. -Responsibilities
- Performs all regular duties associated with the preparation,
generation, and distribution of biweekly payrolls. -
- Performs duties associated with the overall administration of
the payroll department. -
- Drafts payroll policy and procedural materials. -
- Interprets for employees, staff, and management, payroll
policies, government regulations, and keeps abreast of new
developments and changes in these areas. -
- Acts as liaison with the Accounting and HR departments for
problem resolution and error correction. -
- Develops, recommends, and implements systems and procedural
changes for the Payroll Department. -
- Acts as liaison with ADP for problem resolution and error
correction. -
- Reviews approved personnel action forms to determine names,
rates of pay, hour changes, and termination/leave of absence
transactions of other employees. -
- Prepares payroll data input sheets, reflecting above
transactions, as well as PTO, wage assignments/garnishments, hours
and dollars for all employees, and voluntary deductions;
investigates questionable entries as necessary. -
- Assumes responsibility for all non-routine unscheduled payroll
transactions, including voiding unused checks, issuing stop-payment
orders, issuing replacement checks, and preparing hand-drawn checks
for emergency leaves, terminations, etc. -
- Monthly journal entries. -
- Responsible for Co-op reimbursements and other special
accounting projects as needed. -
- Other duties as assigned by the Controller.
-QualificationsRequired (Minimum) Qualifications: - -
- Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting -
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include extensive
Microsoft excel experience required -
- Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible relevant
experience -
- CPA or CPA candidate - -Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - -
- Ability to work independently as well as with the team -
- Able to communicate complex issues clearly -
- Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills -
- Knowledge and understanding of payroll processes including
mapping and AJE\u2019s -
- Great attention to detail and accuracy -
- Likes to solve problems by discovering the root cause and
training to assure improved performance -
- Possess a sense of urgency -
- Ability to meet deadlines - -Preferred
qualifications/skills/experience: -
- ADP Payroll/Workforce now experience preferred -
- Prior public accounting experience preferred -BENEFITSAs a
full-time employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package
that forms an integral part of your total compensation. We believe
that these benefits demonstrate our commitment to the well-being
and professional development of our employees. (Note: these details
are subject to any policy or plan changes):
- Health Insurance: You will have the opportunity to choose from
a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for both
yourself and your eligible dependents.
- Employee Discount Program: After completing 90 days of
employment, you will be eligible for a generous employee discount
on Alaska Industrial Hardware products. This discount can also be
extended to one eligible family member.
- Retirement Savings: We offer a 401(k) plan with a company match
of up to 6% of your contributions, subject to eligibility
requirements.
- Continued Education Benefit: We believe in supporting your
professional growth. Therefore, we provide a continued education
benefit that covers up to 50% of the cost for classes aimed at
enhancing your skills in your current position. Certain conditions
apply.
- Life Insurance: To ensure the financial security of our
employees, we provide a $50,000 life insurance policy for each
employee, offering peace of mind in the event of an unforeseen
circumstance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability: We offer comprehensive
coverage for both short-term and long-term disabilities, subject to
eligibility requirements.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned on an accrual basis, with
increases based on your years of service. Additionally, you will
receive paid time off for company-recognized holidays, jury duty,
bereavement, and parental leave.
- Health Club Benefit: We encourage a healthy lifestyle and
provide a monthly reimbursement of $50 for gym membership fees.
This benefit is available to you if you attend the gym at least 8
times per month.
- Hiring Bonus: Upon completing 180 days of employment, you will
receive a hiring bonus of $500 as a token of our
appreciation.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
job. Reasonable accommodations 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 occasional opportunity to move about. -
-WORK ENVIRONMENT -Work Environment characteristics described here
are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - -Job is
performed in an office setting working in close proximity with
other Accounting Department Team members and exposure to multiple
computer screens. Requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard,
mouse and multi-line telephone system. - The work described herein
is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional overtime may be
required. - -ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS - -As a condition of
employment, required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as
well as have acceptable reference and background/credit check. -
Must have reliable transportation to/from work. - -Shareholder
Preference. \u202fBSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and
retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder
descendants and\u202fBSNC shareholder spouses, in that order. -
-Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal
Opportunity/AA/Male/Female/ Disability/Vets employer. -We
participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are
a drug free workplace. - -Visit our website at
www.aih.com/employment for more details and to apply. -',
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