Job Title: Lead Accounting Technician-Payroll
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Director of Finance
Salary Range: $21.07 to $34.24 per hour ($43,825.60 to $71,219.20) Annually
Status: Non-Exempt
Level: G5
Opens: August 04, 2026
Closes: Until Filled
SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects related to LTBB governmental and other enterprise payrolls, as assigned, by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compile payroll data such as hours worked, insurance, taxes to be withheld, and employee identification number, from timesheets and other records.
- Prepare computer input forms by entering data into files, compute wages and deductions, and post to payroll records.
- Preview compilation and preparation of other payroll data such as, insurance, change of address, marital status, etc.
- Perform a wide variety of recordkeeping and payroll processing activities, such as computing wage and overtime payment, special allowances, premium rates, hazard pay, CPTO and calculating and recording payroll deductions.
- Review accuracy of payroll reports and payroll check register, including wages computed and correct errors.
- Reconcile vendor invoices, determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions
- Prepare and file local, state, and federal payroll tax reports, including compiling and reconciling year-end reports for W-2 and 1095-C forms.
- Maintain payroll records, voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting and payroll documents, documenting and updating procedures and preparing special reports for management.
- Maintain payroll systems and maintenance, and create payroll data items as needed
- Maintain payroll and related records that record the accumulation and use of PTO, holidays, and miscellaneous leaves of absence.
- Review leaves for accuracy as needed based on requests, and for new/rehired staff
- Reconciliation of Personal Activity Reports (PARs), including requesting missing from PARs from staff, adjusting PARs per Staff Funding Change Forms or Staff Accountant requests and/or late PAR submissions.
- Create and forward to appropriate Staff Accountant the journal entries for posted PARs.
- Perform year-end PTO reconciliation and make necessary adjustments
- Compile information for annual 401K census and worker’s compensation audit.
- Compile documentation necessary for implementation of various benefits: Medical, Life, 401k.
- Calculate and implement yearly COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) according to Tribal resolutions, and maintain appropriate records as needed.
- Calculate and implement living wages according to Tribal resolutions.
- Compile Emergency PTO information while accurately utilizing donated hours.
- Create weekly journal entries for staff accountants.
- Create invoices for Enterprise payroll.
- Remain current on Laws and Regulations; including Tribal Laws that affect the payroll process.
- Remain current on changes in Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Regulatory, and Enterprise handbooks.
- Provide auditors with the required payroll information as requested
- Assist in administering policies and procedures in a fair and professional manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of all files and accounts of the LTBB Accounting Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (A. A.), with a focus in Accounting preferred, and a Payroll certification with 5 years payroll experience. Tribal governmental experience a plus. An equivalent of work experience, Associate’s Degree with ongoing class towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, and Payroll Certifications will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be familiar with Windows, Microsoft Office, and possess general word processing along with strong Excel spreadsheet skills. Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must have experience with automated payroll systems; both using the system and maintaining the system set up. Some heavy lifting and local travel required. Must have an excellent work history that displays reliability and attention to detail. Must have a good work history with LTBB if previously employed by the Tribe.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the duties and responsibilities of the Payroll Technician.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional, fast paced and multi-tasking environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There are frequent interruptions.
COMMENTS: Indian preference will apply (Preference will be given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with the LTBB Indian Preference Statute). Position is contingent upon completing and passing background check.
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, 13 Holidays, PTO, Parental, Cultural, Wellness and Educational leave, and more!
ABOUT US: On Sept. 21, 1994, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) was federally reaffirmed with the signing of Public Law 103-324. The Tribe is governed by a nine-member Tribal Council who serve staggered terms. The LTBB Government presently employs over 200 employees across 3 branches and more than 20 departments, ranging from Healthcare to Natural Resources.
