Employer Remittance/Accounting

Location: Anchorage, AK (no remote work)

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• 1-hour lunch between noon and 1:00 pm

Pay

$29.00 per hour plus benefits package

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for ESC, the Pension Fund, and the Health & Welfare Fund
• Process employer remittances and post contributions to the appropriate accounts in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and file Form 1099-MISC and Form 1096 in compliance with applicable requirements
• Serve as a point of contact for the CPA, auditors, plan vendors, and financial institutions on matters related to remittances and accounting activity
• Monitor bank accounts and coordinate fund transfers to support appropriate administrative cash management
• Review deposits into the Holding Account and Sub-Holding Accounts for accuracy and completeness
• Initiate transfers from the Holding Account and Sub-Holding Accounts with Administrator approval
• Coordinate with auditors, the Union, and the Training Trust regarding the annual audit selection process
• Prepare audit materials and support annual employer audits, including matters involving collective bargaining agreement provisions
• Coordinate collection efforts arising from annual employer audits
• Respond to auditor inquiries related to ATEPT, ATEWT, and ESC during financial audits
• Prepare month-end reports for submission to the CPA

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of comparable professional experience
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
• Demonstrated mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively in both written and verbal form
• Ability to interpret summary plan descriptions and related plan provisions
• Knowledge of ERISA and its application to employee benefit plans
• Working knowledge of FMLA and USERRA is preferred
• General knowledge of collective bargaining agreements is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented environment

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays

This position may require occasional overtime. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check; individuals with felony convictions are ineligible for employment.