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Akima is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team! The Payroll Specialist will perform general payroll processing. Process time records, compiles payroll personnel action notices from Human Resources and must have the ability to process complex payroll(s) in a multi-state and multi-company environment. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assists in payroll to include maintenance of records, timesheet input, generation and distribution of paychecks, payroll transmission, computation and timely payment of federal and state payroll liability, and employee deductions

• Reviews personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, and occupations of newly hired employees, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll

• Records new or adjusted pay rates in payroll register or computer files

• Job cost payroll processing and computations

• Computes pay according to company policy

• Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy

• Compiles, copies, and ensures all filing and payroll reporting is filed neatly, accurately and timely

• Processes bonus checks

• Reviews and updates employee leave records

• Assists in resolving errors and resolves payroll related complaints

• Assists in monthly closing of payroll

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma

• Minimum two years of related payroll experience

• Requires working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures, as well as payroll taxes

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven work environment as our team handles complex payroll processes and multiple pay cycles

• Must be able to travel to Charlotte, NC for training upon hire and then periodically as needed. (This travel cost is reimbursed.)

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience in Deltek Costpoint preferred

• Experience with ADP Celergo Global Payroll is a plus

• Understanding of Service Contract Act, Union, and/or Davis Bacon Act Pay preferred.

• FPC or CPP certifications are a plus.

• Proficiency in multi-state payroll processing preferred.

Job ID

2025-16635

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$25.00 per hour - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).