Payroll Accountant

Overview

Doyon, Limited's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation to promote the economic and social well-being of our 20,000+ shareholders. We provide exceptional career opportunities for individuals who value professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We understand the importance of treating our employees well and the impact motivated employees have in helping us succeed in our vision to be the leader in all we do.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan & Employer Match
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the employee will serve as the Payroll Accountant for Doyon, Limited and several affiliated entities. The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for processing of payrolls, and other moderately complex accounting activities in an accurate and timely manner.

• Process payroll and prepare all payroll transactions
• Responsible for timely distribution of payroll checks and direct deposit notices
• Prepare all required federal and state payroll reports including the annual processing of Forms W‑2
• Contact person for employees and third parties regarding benefits, including retirement, medical insurance and workers’ compensation
• Ensure that employee benefits are accurately reflected in the payroll system
• Actively participate in and facilitate updates and improvements to the payroll process
• Proactively stay current on payroll requirements under applicable federal and state laws
• Conduct moderately complex studies; develop and recommend accounting methods and procedures
• Develop and manipulate complex accounting spreadsheets
• Review budget to actual reports for unusual variances
• Balance intercompany accounts between Doyon, Limited (DL) and affiliated companies
• Perform various cash functions such as online banking and bank reconciliations
• Assist with audits
• Provide backup to other functions such as accounts payable
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy
• Document and explain complex accounting transactions
• Meet deadlines, organize work materials, and manage time effectively
• Attendance of continuing education initiatives, including a limited number of events each year requiring overnight travel, may be required
• Other duties as assigned

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co‑workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
• Analytical Skills – Visualizes articulates and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures one's own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills – Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co‑workers and others.
• Dependability – Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale.
• Independence – Works minimal supervision.
• Problem Solving – Anticipates and identifies problems, distinguishes between symptoms and causes, and determines alternative solutions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.
• Reporting – Generates reports that are accurate,…