Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Manage the full university payroll process for all staff, faculty, adjunct, and student employees
• Maintain accurate and complete payroll and accounting records
• Prepare all payroll-related reports for state and federal agencies
• Analyze and reconcile payroll and benefit-related general ledger accounts
• Verify retirement calculations, track contributions, and manage third-party withholdings
• Review and verify employee benefit eligibility and premium amounts
• Train employees on electronic timekeeping and payroll information access
• Maintain PTO balances, sabbatical leave, and leave without pay records
• Prepare annual audit work papers for payroll and benefits-related accounts
• Provide administrative support to the Controller regarding donations, budgeting, and student accounts

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Accounting (professional experience or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis)
• Two years of payroll and benefits administration experience
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll reporting requirements
• Understanding of US GAAP general ledger accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidential employee and student information

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience working with Paylocity accounting software
• FPC and/or CPP Payroll Certifications

About the Company

Alaska Pacific University is a private university located in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to providing high-quality education and serving the diverse needs of its students and community.