Healthcare Payroll Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Accelera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Payroll Assistant with healthcare payroll background to support corporate payroll operations in Bronx, NY. The role requires accurate data entry, multi-system processing, and strong Excel skills.

The candidate will handle wage calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and 401(k) benefits. A flexible schedule and potential temp-to-perm conversion are noted.

Qualifications

• High school with 4 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Analytical skills for retro pay calculations and multi-system work.
• MS Office skills; HS Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, benefits (401k).
• System & Records Management: maintain updated employee files, input data into HRIS/payroll systems, manage time-and-attendance.
• Compliance: adhere to federal, state, local payroll regs, tax laws and reporting (W-2s).
• Reconciliation & Auditing: balance payroll records, review tax filings, assist audits.
• Employee Support: resolve pay discrepancies, answer payroll questions.

Skills

Oracle Cloud

PeopleSoft

ADP

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business

CPP designation (plus)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Accelera is seeking a Payroll Assistant with healthcare payroll background to support corporate payroll operations in Bronx, NY. The role requires accurate data entry, multi-system processing, and strong Excel skills.

The candidate will handle wage calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and 401(k) benefits. A flexible schedule and potential temp-to-perm conversion are noted.