Are you a payroll wizard who thrives on accuracy and deadlines? Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is seeking a meticulous and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. If you love getting people paid accurately and on time, payroll reconciliation tasks, and giving great internal customer service to staff, in support of a mission-driven organization, this is a great opportunity.

WHO WE ARE

We’re Cook Inlet Housing Authority – we develop, own, and operate a portfolio of affordable rental housing throughout the Cook Inlet region of southcentral Alaska. We are leaders in community development and advocacy work around affordable housing. We are the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for Cook Inlet Region, Inc. We believe in collaboration, creativity, and community-building. Our mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. If you’re passionate about impact and precision, you’ll fit right in.

As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll be the engine behind CIHA’s payroll operations—ensuring every paycheck, deduction, and report is accurate and timely. You’ll work closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and third-party vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations.

• Process payroll and related liabilities with accuracy and timeliness
• Audit timekeeping records and maintain attendance data
• Manage deductions, garnishments, and tax filings
• Prepare and submit retirement plan reports (PERS & SBS)
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and resolve variances
• Coordinate W-2 preparation and support internal/external audits
• Maintain payroll documentation and update procedures for compliance
• Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and clarity
• Serve as the primary liaison with third-party payroll processors