Payroll Jobs in Alaska

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Payroll Administrator - Remote

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 hours ago

Apply new legislation impacting payroll. Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production. Effectively manage and develop payroll staff incorporating objective performance measures....

Remote Work

Payroll Technician

  • Soldotna, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 3 days ago

Payroll Certification from the American Payroll Association Certified Payroll Professional from the American Payroll Association...

Clerk - Payroll/Data Entry/File - Anchorage, AK

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago

Minimum one (1) year experience in accounting, payroll, and data entry. Must be able to type 50 wpm. Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred....

Coordinator Payroll

  • AK
  • 6 days ago
  • AK
  • 6 days ago

Processes full payroll cycle, close, and check requisitions for payroll deductions such as garnishments, levies, student loans, etc....

Coordinator Payroll

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 6 days ago

Processes full payroll cycle, close, and check requisitions for payroll deductions such as garnishments, levies, student loans, etc....

Senior Workday Payroll Administrator

  • Juneau, AK
  • 7 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for the preparation and processing of exempt and non-exempt (biweekly) multi-state payroll for 10,000 employees from start to finish as part of the team using Workday and OSV Reconcile the...

Manager of Payroll

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 days ago

for leading the payroll team and managing the General Ledger payroll process while creating and maintaining the payroll control records and payroll policies and procedures for the company....

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Juneau, AK
  • 18 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 18 days ago

Confluent Senior Compensation Analyst in Juneau , Alaska With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We...

Remote Work

AP/Payroll Specialist - Construction

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 days ago

Your responsibilities will include: Managing AP and Payroll with precision and efficiency. Handling Davis-Bacon Wages & Certified Payroll with expert-level proficiency....

Payroll Lead

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 24 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 24 days ago

Serves as the first point of contact with deep knowledge in the areas of payroll procedures, payroll related P&C policies, payroll regulations and understanding of payroll taxation requirementsResponsible...

Payroll Specialist

  • Egegik, AK
  • 28 days ago
  • Egegik, AK
  • 28 days ago

Submit payroll to the Seattle corporate office for accounting, including all deductions and employee changes. Originate Status Change Forms....

Payroll Technician

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Calista Corporation Regular JOB SUMMARY The Payroll Technician processes timesheets, payroll deductions, and new hire paperwork; pays State and Federal taxes, child support and garnishment deductions...

Payroll Technician

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Prepares journal entries for leave accruals on a monthly basis. Reconciles and files monthly union reports prior to the 10th of each month....

Payroll Technician I, II

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 45+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 45+ days ago

Foundation (SCF) Payroll Technician is responsible for performing a variety of duties necessary to assist the Payroll Manager in the accurate and timely processing of SCF’s payroll....

Payroll Specialist

  • Wasilla, AK
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wasilla, AK
  • 45+ days ago

The Payroll Specialist is a pivotal member of the Three Bears Alaska team. This position will assist and manage weekly payroll processing and maintain records for our 1000+ employees....

Demographic Data for Alaska

Moving to Alaska? Find some basic demographic data about Alaska below.


Local
National
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21,388

Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Alaska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Alaska offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in Alaska
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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