Payroll Analyst

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in local markets, so community service is embedded in our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for processing all aspects of payroll, ensuring all pay is processed in an accurate and timely manner while in compliance with government regulations. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Embrace the values of The Aleut Corporation (Aleut), including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance. 

• Perform duties and responsibilities with integrity and in a professional, fair, open-minded, ethical, and timely manner. 

• Process all aspects of payroll, including timecards, maintaining payroll control records, and calculating and verifying the accuracy of payroll data. 

• Prepare reports and payments for employer- and employee-paid benefit costs such as union dues, pension, health insurance, flexible spending, and workers' compensation. 

• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions. 

• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements. 

• Issue, or reissue, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge. 

• Interpret company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll and tax procedures. 

• Review and validate the accuracy of payroll tax postings to the general ledger and support reconciliation of payroll accounts. 

• Support DCAA requirements and audits. 

• Support all internal and external audits. 

• Provide ad hoc management reports and analysis. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. 

• Knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. 

• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications. 

• Strong professional interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of payroll processing experience, to include understanding payroll compliance. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. 
• Experience working with Costpoint and UKG. 
• Experience working in government contracting and Davis-Bacon labor standards. 

LOCATION:

This role will be on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) and can be located out of our Anchorage, AK., Arlington, VA., Colorado Springs, CO, or Reston, VA. offices.

SALARY:

$75K to $90K depending upon experience level.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!