Akima is a global enterprise with more than 8,000 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government 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 a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2021, Akima ranked #28 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 List and #63 on Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 List of top federal contractors. To learn more about Akima, visit www.akima.com.

Akima is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team! Apply today!!

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.

You will:

• Assist 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
• Review 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
• Record new or adjusted pay rates in payroll register or computer files
• Job cost payroll processing and computations.
• Compute pay according to company policy
• Review payroll to ensure accuracy
• Responsible for compiling, copying, and insuring all filing and payroll reporting is filed neatly, accurately and timely.
• Process bonus checks
• Review and update employee leave records.
• Assist in resolving errors and resolves payroll related complaints
• Assist in monthly closing of payroll
• Other duties as assigned

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

Desired:

• 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

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 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).