Payroll Specialist

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) was formed as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1972. BSNC became the regional Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) for the Bering Strait region, which encompasses the majority of the Seward Peninsula and the coastal lands of eastern Norton Sound. This is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the state. Three distinct Native languages are spoken: St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Central Yup’ik, and Inupiaq.

About this position: Payroll Specialist                 Location – Anchorage, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enter and review bi-weekly and semi-monthly time sheets for union, SCA, Non-exempt and Exempt employees
• Under general supervision this position is responsible for full payroll process of multi-state employee including auditing and processing incoming payroll data as well as assisting departments with applicable forms and processes
• Responsible for processing payroll from start to finish often against tight deadlines.
• Calculation of exemption items such as bonus, garnishments and terminations
• Responsible for compiling, copying and insuring all filing and payroll reports are file accurately and timely
• Review and updates employee leave records
• Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee/payroll records
• Maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population
• Other related duties as required and assigned within the Payroll Department.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level of Experience Requirements: At least (1) year of continuous payroll work experience
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-company & multi-state environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

•         Must be able to operate office machines, including a computer, copier, fax and 10-key by touch as well as make arithmetic calculations.

•         Ability to pass a drug, background, and reference checks

•         Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

•         Managing one's own time and coordinating time with others.

•         The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

•         Using computers and computer system software, enter data, or process information.

•         Ability to meet daily & weekly deadlines.

•         Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

•         Good organizational and time management skills.

•         Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.

•         Dependable and punctual.

Preferred

• CostPoint experience.
• ANC Experience
• FPC for PR Specialist II
• Deltek Time & Expense experience.
• At least one (1) year experience with CBAs, WDs, & SCAs

Supervisory Responsibilities

•         This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

•         This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary 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 role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to operate conventional office equipment such as laptop or desktop computers, fax, phone, copiers, printers, filing cabinets and systems, and binding machines.  Requires ability to see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require frequent sitting, walking or occasional standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, of items weighing as much at 25 pounds; near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.