Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Central Environmental, Inc.

Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

About this position: Senior Payroll Specialist Location – Anchorage, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle employee personal information
• Coordinate with BSNC Shared Services on an as needed basis or per corporate policies
• Assist with transferring personnel from project to project
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees.

• Review and verify employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments.
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings information.
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Enter new hire information, pay rate changes, terminations, and other employee payroll updates.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies for correction.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and accounting teams.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements as needed.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Level of Experience Requirements: High school diploma or GED.

• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (spreadsheets, pivot tables, filters, formulas, formatting).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Data entry and recordkeeping
• Payroll processing
• Certified payroll QC and submittals

• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Customer service and communication
• Attention to detail

Preferred

• Construction Industry specific knowledge
• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience with payroll software such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, or Ceridian.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and tax requirements.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus.

• Experience with industry applications: HCSS and Costpoint

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

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

Necessary Physical Requirements

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.

Office or remote work environment depending on business needs.

Standard business hours, with additional time required during payroll processing cycles.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office or remote work environment depending on business needs.
• Standard business hours, with additional time required during payroll processing cycles.
• May have short term exposure to industrial constructions noise

Additional Qualifying Factors

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

Shareholder Preference

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

Bering Straits Native Corporation 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.