Payroll Technician

Calista Corporation

. Manage Calista’s electronic time collection system .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll functions, including processing payroll, managing time collection systems, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

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Payroll ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelDeltek CostpointAccounting DegreeGovernment Contracts Exposure

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Hard Skills

Payroll FunctionsTime Collection SystemsBasic ArithmeticData EntryReport Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitaskingCustomer Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Federal Payroll TaxesState Payroll TaxesChild Support GarnishmentsEmployee ConfidentialityNative Corporation Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Calista’s electronic time collection system
Code paper timesheets
Pay federal and state payroll taxes
Pay child support and other garnishments
Process new hire payroll forms
Process leave, vacation, and sick accruals
Print and mail pay stubs and paychecks
File confidential employee information and documents
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Work in a fast-paced, multitasking payroll environment
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic working knowledge and experience with payroll functions and laws
Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge preferred
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and Company Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages; draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to type 45 words per minute accurately
Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software; Microsoft packages preferred
Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment
Willingness to take ongoing educational courses to stay technically current
Associate’s degree in Accounting with one year of payroll experience; or minimum of four years of payroll experience with basic college-level accounting classes
Deltek Costpoint or other integrated software experience
Exposure to government contracts preferred
Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check
Regular attendance required
Ability to work occasional overtime

Benefits

Comp & perks

Preference given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
Occasional overtime may be required
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities