Payroll Accounting Technician

Brice Incorporated
Regular
Payroll Accounting Technician Fairbanks, AK
Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.
What does Brice Incorporated do?
Brice Companies are a family of businesses providing civil construction, marine services, equipment rentals and quarry materials. We complete projects in remote locations throughout Alaska, continually performing exceptional work through the challenging conditions of these regions. Our outstanding reputation is built on a foundation of getting the job done, regardless of the obstacles and doing it right the first time, on deadline and on budget.
What can you expect?
As the Payroll Accounting Technician, you are primarily responsible for the accurate and timely administration of weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple Brice companies. You are also responsible for certified payroll and will perform other accounting functions such as benefits, bank, tax, and general ledger reconciliations.
How will you do it?

• Responsible for accurate and confidential payroll processing for Brice companies using intermediate-level MS Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Calculate retro payments and benefit true ups.
• Process weekly data migration between Workday and Viewpoint Spectrum systems and perform data validation in Viewpoint Spectrum.
• Prepare and submit project certified payroll reports.
• Process weekly 401(k) contribution submissions.
• Process and maintain garnishments, union dues, fringes, and voluntary deductions.
• Maintain deduction codes within Spectrum.
• Research payroll-related issues to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing and reporting.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and payroll related general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly union reconciliations, research discrepancies, and prepare payment remittances.
• Prepare quarterly tax reconciliations and payment remittances.
• File federal and state reports.
• Prepare and file year-end W-2 forms and reports.
• Timely completion of internal audit requests.
• Maintain payroll filing systems.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with payroll functions and laws.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and terminology; ability to perform related tasks.
• Excellent research, analytical, and technical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations.
• Ability to perform basic math: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and finding percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to organize and perform under multiple deadlines.
• Ability to use a computer and knowledge of standard and specific business applications, such as computerized accounting, e-mail, electronic spreadsheet development, database, and word processing; ability to learn new software applications.
• Ability to suggest improvements to processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with employee information and communications.
• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to take ongoing educational courses to stay technically current.

Who is Brice Incorporated looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years' experience in payroll administration and/or accounting preferred.
• Intermediate MS Excel knowledge to perform daily Payroll Accounting tasks including functions such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Construction industry payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with multistate payroll and certified payroll reporting preferred.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Incorporated:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.
• 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
How do you apply?
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Incorporated under the company tab.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Incorporated? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Inc. has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.
PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent: Sitting, Walking, Talking, Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot)
VISUAL ACUITY
Frequent: Distance Vision, Color Vision, Ability to Adjust Focus
Continuous: Close Vision
MENTAL EFFORT
Frequent: Thinking Analytically, Using Effective Written & Verbal Communication, Handling Stress & Emotions, Concentrating on Tasks, Discriminating Colors, Remembering Details, Making Decisions, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Frequent: Working w/Others & Working Alone
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
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.