Payroll Specialist III - Accounting Services - On Site/Hybrid Work Schedule

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world. ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes: Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers. Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances Discounted Pet Insurance Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b). 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer. Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service. Eleven Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care. Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness. On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool. Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice. Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University. On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities. License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff. Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals. Emergency Travel Assistance Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more. Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act. This position is local to Anchorage, AK with a hybrid/on-site work schedule. Summary: Under close supervision, processes functions relating to payroll to include payroll processing, automated time-keeping systems and government reporting in an accurate and timely manner. Trains employees and managers in the use of automated time-keeping systems. Responsibilities: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Performs all phases of the payroll processing cycle to include tax deposits, quarterly tax returns, master payroll balancing and required governmental reporting in an accurate and timely manner. Implements forms and processes to streamline payroll function. Processes bi-weekly payroll for entire organization: Reviews and inputs timecards manually and via electronic import into payroll software; ensures required signatures are obtained; completes and posts payroll; prints and distributes paychecks, pay stubs, and other payroll related information. Updates and maintains payroll files and databases to reflect personnel payroll changes. Prepares and files various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Imports and exports report from the accounting and payroll computer programs for processing. Reconciles assigned accounts. Fills in for supervisor as needed. Assists employees, timekeepers, and supervisors with database training, payroll issues, and requests for payroll information on a regular basis. Researches payroll issues/discrepancies, and processes necessary corrections. Complies with the regulatory standards and policies and procedures of payroll. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information: KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS · Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations. · Knowledge of payroll tracking, reconciliation and reporting. · Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs. · Knowledge of the regulatory standards and policies and procedures of payroll. · Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing various payroll software applications. · Skill in working independently, multitasking, prioritizing projects, and meeting deadlines. · Skill in using analytical and research skills in performance of job duties. · Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A high school diploma or GED equivalent MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-supervisory – One (1) year of payroll experience; OR an equivalent combination of education. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations. According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.