Senior Payroll Specialist

Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

About the role

Location: Anchorage, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee personal information
• Coordinate with BSNC Shared Services on an as needed basis or per corporate policies
• Assist with transferring personnel from project to project
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees
• Review and verify employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings information
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local laws
• Enter new hire information, pay rate changes, terminations, and other employee payroll updates
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies for correction
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and accounting teams
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information
• Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (spreadsheets, pivot tables, filters, formulas, formatting)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Skills

• Data entry and recordkeeping
• Payroll processing
• Certified payroll QC and submittals
• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Customer service and communication
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction industry-specific knowledge
• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with payroll software such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, or Ceridian
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and tax requirements
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience with industry applications: HCSS and Costpoint

Schedule

Standard business hours, with additional time required during payroll processing cycles.

Additional Information

• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results
• If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations
• BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job