Payroll Specialist

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Payroll Specialistto support our Corporate Headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

Under supervision of the Senior Finance Manager, the payroll specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, daily data entry, and perform related work as required.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, process, and calculate multi-state payroll according to procedures
• Perform gross-to-net payroll and manual check calculations as required
• Interpret garnishments, child support orders, and state and federal tax levies and enter in ADP
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accuracy of data in Deltek Costpoint
• Perform daily payroll tasks for multiple companies
• Process employee data for new hires, terminations, or any changes
• Check timesheets for accuracy on projects and pay type coding
• Review timesheets and payroll registers to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
• Familiarity with many different leave types (FMLA, Military etc.)
• Process 401K, HSA, FSA and garnishment payments
• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries
• Other assigned duties

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate's degree in finance, accounting, or similar field preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• One to three (1-3) years' experience in payroll processing
• Detail-oriented
• Able to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential information
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Strong PC knowledge including proficiency in Excel

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Up to two (0-2) Years' experience in the Deltek Accounting System (Costpoint) is preferred but not required
• Up to two (0-2) Years' experience in ADP Payroll (Workforce) is preferred but not required

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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