Remittance​/Accounting

Job Title
:
Employer Remittance/Accounting
Employer
:
Alaska Teamster-Employer Service Corporation

Job Location:

Anchorage, AK (no remote work)
Work Schedule
:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with 1 hour lunch between noon and 1:00 pm.
Wage & Benefits
: $29.00 per hour plus benefits package, generous paid time off, and paid holidays

Position Summary
The Employer Remittance/Accounting position is responsible for processing employer remittances and overseeing administrative accounts payable and receivable functions for ESC, the Pension Fund, and the Health & Welfare Fund. The role works closely with the ESC’s Certified Public Accountant, Bene Sys, Inc. (the third-party administrator), the independent audit firm conducting annual employer payroll compliance audits, and contributing employers to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of payroll audits and related financial matters.

In addition, the position supports new employer onboarding, helps maintain positive relationships with signatory employers, and responds to inquiries arising from employer compliance reviews and financial audits.

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for ESC, the Pension Fund, and the Health & Welfare Fund.
• Process employer remittances and post contributions to the appropriate accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare and file Form 1099-MISC and Form 1096 in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for the CPA, auditors, plan vendors, and financial institutions on matters related to remittances and accounting activity.
• Monitor bank accounts and coordinate fund transfers to support appropriate administrative cash management.
• Review deposits into the Holding Account and Sub-Holding Accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Initiate transfers from the Holding Account and Sub-Holding Accounts with Administrator approval.
• Coordinate with auditors, the Union, and the Training Trust regarding the annual audit selection process.
• Prepare audit materials and support annual employer audits, including matters involving collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Coordinate collection efforts arising from annual employer audits.
• Respond to auditor inquiries related to ATEPT, ATEWT, and ESC during financial audits.
• Prepare month-end reports for submission to the CPA.

• A minimum of three years of comparable professional experience is required.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements is required.
• Demonstrated mathematical aptitude and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively in both written and verbal form is required.
• Ability to interpret summary plan descriptions and related plan provisions is required.
• Knowledge of ERISA and its application to employee benefit plans is required.
• Working knowledge of FMLA and USERRA is preferred.
• General knowledge of collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented environment is required.

This position may require occasional overtime. Consistent with ERISA-related requirements and organizational policy, employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and individuals with felony convictions are ineligible for employment.