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.

Payroll Specialist – Anchorage, AK

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

• Enter and review bi‑weekly and semi‑monthly timesheets for union, SCA, non‑exempt and exempt employees.
• Under general supervision, perform the full payroll process for multi‑state employees, including auditing and processing incoming payroll data and assisting departments with applicable forms and processes.
• Process payroll from start to finish often against tight deadlines.
• Calculate exemption items such as bonus, garnishments and terminations.
• Compile, copy and insure that all filing and payroll reports are filed accurately and timely.
• Review and update employee leave records.
• Establish and maintain employee/payroll records.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned within the Payroll Department.

• High‑school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• At least one year of continuous payroll work experience.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi‑company and multi‑state environment.
• Must be able to operate office machines, including a computer, copier, fax and 10‑key, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to pass a drug, background and reference check.
• 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.
• Managing one’s own time and coordinating time with others.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others understand.
• Using computers and computer system software to enter data or process information.
• Ability to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Dependable and punctual.

• CostPoint experience.
• ANC experience.
• FPC for PR Specialist II.
• Deltek Time & Expense experience.
• At least one year of experience with CBAs, WDs, and SCAs.

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

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

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 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 as 25 pounds; near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels.

The work 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 environment is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

• 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 obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

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

BSNC 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.