Payroll Accountant

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for a mid-size ($50 million) company with multi-state operations. They must be highly organized and experienced professional as payroll accountant, responsible for supporting weekly multi-state payroll
functions, including related federal, state and local payroll tax reporting. Prior experience with Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and/or Collective Bargaining Agreement payroll a plus. This individual must have the ability to perform “hands-on” payroll
processing in a highly automated environment. Ability to understand the big picture including general accounting practices, journal entries and general ledger accounts. Individual must have an eagerness to tackle new and difficult challenges that arise from
working in a growing, multi-state, fast paced organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data

• Typically uses automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll

• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws

• Responsible for accuracy and integrity of G/L Accounts applicable to payroll

• Planning and organization: an ability to plan and manage multiple projects

• Strong customer orientation

• Attention to detail

• Problem analysis and problem resolution

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• High performance teams and a strong team player

• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel and Outlook and in-house payroll systems

• Related work experience in payroll

• Balance Sheet reconciliation of payroll-related accounts

• Is responsible for other duties assigned by management

• Highly organized

• Payroll taxes for multi-state operations

• Familiar with GAAP and standard bookkeeping concepts, practices and procedures.

• Payroll and associated multi-state payroll activities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws

• Proficiency in Word and Excel

• Clear written and verbal communications

• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner

• Good time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Work well in a team environment

• Able to maintain confidential information

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations

• Corporate Values – Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities

• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers

• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers

• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail – Ensures one’s own and other’s work and information are complete and accurate

• Planning and Organizing – Systematically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience with automated payroll systems, multi-state experience preferable

• Experience with mid- to large accounting software/ERP systems such as Costpoint, Viewpoint, Deltek, or similar system

• Proficiency with ACH transactions

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MSWord, and Outlook

• Current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of the work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to forty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: It is Doyon’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.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not
limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees
who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish
information.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification
to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat
or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Apply Online at www.doyon.com

We are a Federal Contractor and comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law
and the poster is available at http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. For questions on the job posting contact (253) 344-5300.

If you need assistance or special accommodations during the application process, please contact the appropriate Human Resources Department at dgghr@doyongovgrp.com.

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  and protected veterans.
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