1. business and industrial
2. business operations
3. human resources
4. payroll services

AHTNA JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION DETAILS
SUBSIDIARY/COMPANY
AHTNA INCORPORATED
JOB TITLE
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO
PAYROLL MANAGER
RATE OF PAY
DOE
FULL TIME, REGULAR
FLSA
NON-EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT
PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING
LOCATION/SITE
ANCHORAGE, AK
SCHEDULE
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8-5
HOURS
40 HOURS PER WEEK
OPEN DATE
03/27/2015
CLOSE DATE
03/30/2015
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SUMMARY
B This position is responsible for payroll related activities for one or more companies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Including, but not limited to:
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Preparation, distribution, and report processes for payroll for a multi-state corporation(s)
Calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, contributions, and leave to ensure the compliance with current federal and
state laws, any collective bargaining agreements, and wage determinations
Responsible for financial system setup and maintenance for all payroll related items
Ensure payroll and tax payments, and associated reporting are disbursed timely and accurately
Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts monthly
Create and submit all weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll related reports. These include both federal/state
reports (W2’s, 941’s, 940’s, 945’s) and management requested reports.
Work with project staff to ensure all Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis Bacon,
Fair Labor Standards Act, or any other special pay types are current and employees paid correctly.
Prepare Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) as required by customers/contracts
Maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
Stay current on Payroll system capabilities to achieve alignment with HR benefits and other related and to ensure effective
accounting support
Facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures
Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies
Initiates changes in work assignments or processing to improve efficiency
SPECIAL SKILLS
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Accounting/Finance – The individual has a basic understanding of GAAP and has a working knowledge of general
ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and banking; has demonstrated experience with
processing payroll in a union environment
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps
commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, completes tasks on time or notifies
appropriate person with an alternate plan
Planning/Organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic
action plans, plans for additional resources, sets goals and objectives, organizes or schedules other people and their
tasks, develops realistic action plans, has ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, has ability
to work long hours and weekends to meet a deadline, can work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while
managing multiple tasks and projects
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and
consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on
commitments
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
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A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting or payroll experience with increasing levels of
responsibility that demonstrate ability to meet core competency requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to: drug screen and credit check.
PREFERRED:
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Union payroll experience preferred
Deltek CostPoint accounting software experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures preferred
Federal contracting and payroll experience preferred
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office setting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces
of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance,
along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional
use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
such as small office equipment, files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions].
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Ahtna’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified
individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
TO APPLY
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION
Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.
Ahtna and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers.
For questions regarding this job posting or other Ahtna job postings, please contact the Human Resources | Recruiting department.
Ahtna Netiye`
110 W 38th Ave., STE 100
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-865-3811
www.ahtna-inc.com