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Payroll Specialist

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for all aspects of the payroll process within the Tatitlek Corporation and its subsidiaries, including but not limited: research and resolve pay issue with employees, streamline and automate process to ensure efficiencies through growth, regulatory reporting and compliance, payroll processing including but not limited to, electronic, computer and paper file maintenance, payroll transmission, payroll balancing, payroll interface with Accounting and Human Resources, necessary reporting and problem solving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Computes and disburses wages, deductions, taxes and other withholdings for companies and multiple states. Calculate and process special checks, review, edit and make corrections and adjustments as needed. Compiles, prepares and maintains payroll reports. Review hours worked by examination of time cards, time sheets, or electronic media. May also be responsible for calculation of over time, incentive pay, shift differential, etc. Process and review deductions for authorized and mandatory deductions. Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for multiple states and locations. Provide customer service to employees concerning payroll systems. Continually learn new process system and changes in wage and tax laws. Prepare certain monthly and quarterly federal and state tax reports. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency plus a minimum of 4 years payroll work experience required. Proficient or advanced skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word programs are required. Experience with Costpoint a plus.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work in a stressful position with severe time deadlines without undue strain. Ability to interface with many different personalities without apparent conflict. The successful applicant will possess a working knowledge of payroll regulations: both state and federal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to work in an office setting, sit for long periods of time, talk on the telephone, work on a computer for extended periods of time, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is an office setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

A satisfactory background screening, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and for TTC are required.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success b sed on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.