Payroll Clerk

Job Description

The Payroll Clerk provides essential support to the Payroll Department, focusing on maintaining accurate and organized personnel records. The role involves administrative, clerical, and payroll‑related tasks to ensure smooth operation. Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail‑oriented, strong communicators, and eager to learn about payroll administration.

• Collect and verify employee timekeeping data (timesheets, attendance records).
• Enter employee information, hours worked, and other relevant data into the payroll system accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with processing payroll adjustments (e.g., retroactive pay, corrections).
• Assist with preparing and distributing payroll reports.
• Respond to basic payroll inquiries from employees, escalating complex issues to the Payroll Manager.
• Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with payroll‑related projects and audits on a regular basis.
• Handle weekly auto‑raises and ensure check register receipts are received in a timely manner.
• Scan, file, and organize payroll files both physically and electronically.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports.
• Help reconcile payroll‑related accounts and address discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and HR.
• Assist with a variety of administrative projects as assigned.

• High school Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year previous payroll experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with Adobe platforms, required.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, preferred.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Colonial Life elective benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Three Bears Alaska is a family‑owned chain of Alaskan grocery stores committed to providing customers with quality goods and service at the lowest possible price. With multiple locations throughout Alaska, the company serves the local community and creates a positive shopping experience.

• Full‑time
• Non‑Exempt
• Monday – Friday

• Location:
  
  Wasilla, AK – In person
• Occasional travel to different stores
• Reliable commute or intent to relocate prior to start date (required)

Work is performed in an office setting with frequent phone communications. It requires computer usage, strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal. Walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.