Payroll Specialist

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Prepares payroll for hospital and physician group employees using appropriate time records and payroll systems. Proofs computer printouts and corrects as necessary. Ensures accurate and timely completion of employee paychecks, payroll reporting and payment of payroll liabilities.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The SHS Accounting department manages and oversees Samaritan Health Services' finances to support the achievement of business goals and organizational objectives. We monitor all financial activities and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance. We are responsible for producing an accurate, consistent, and timely monthly close and annual audit as well as the accounts payable and payroll functions.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. College-level coursework in accounting or related field preferred.
  • Two (2) years experience in an accounting position of similar responsibility and complexity required.
  • Experience with computers required. Experience with MS applications preferred.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Computer Literacy - Ability to use windows based computer systems. Knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, especially Office, Excel and Word. Ability to quickly enter data into spreadsheets, and manipulate data.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Ability to utilize perform clerical functions such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Communication – Ability to communicate effectively through all mediums of communication. Ability to multitask to answer communications in a timely manner. Ability to answer the phone with professional language, ask follow-up questions to understand issue, and ability to discover correct answers. Ability to compose professional email with appropriate subject, greeting, body and signature. Ability to maintain professional, polite, and positive attitude. Ability to read non-verbal communication and react professionally with disgruntled customers.
  • Process and Workflow Improvement – Ability to recognize inefficient processes, and provide recommendations on improved processes. Ability to document workflows, maintain documentation on current processes, and address changes with team. Adheres to all departmental guidelines and workflows.
  • Rules and Regulations – Ability to research Payroll literature to understand government regulations. Ability to communicate rules and regulations to customers. Continually enhances knowledge base through research of real-life examples and study in current periodicals.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    KNEEL (on knees)

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    SIT

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    None specified

Location: Samaritan Health Services · SHS Accounting
Schedule: 1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day