Payroll Accountant (FT, Days)

Connections Health Solutions; Central City (KY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions is seeking an experienced Accountant, Payroll to manage bi-weekly payroll processing and related tax reporting on Ceridian/Dayforce for a multi-state workforce. The role also supports accounts payable and maintains 401(k) and garnishment processes, ensuring strict compliance and accurate reporting.

The position is fully remote and requires 2–3 years of payroll experience, Excel proficiency, and CPP-like competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience running payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Strong background in payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting.
• Ability to support Accounts Payable and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll using Ceridian/Dayforce for exempt and non-exempt staff bi-weekly.
• Maintain 401k deferrals, employer match, and 401k loans in payroll system.
• Verify 401k data and ensure timely submissions; handle garnishments and levies.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll taxes and final pay rules.
• Coordinate with HR, FP&A, and third parties to optimize payroll configurations.
• Create and maintain payroll SOPs and assist with audits related to payroll.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll-related questions and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Ceridian/Dayforce

Multistate payroll

Excel/analytic reporting

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Tools

W-9 collection

1099 reporting support

Job description

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

The Accountant, Payroll performs duties related to the timely processing of the company’s payroll including maintaining related records, preparing and filing tax reports, voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, and updating procedures. As business needs require, this position also assists the Accounts Payable function with invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, and payment support. This position will perform complex, detailed, and disciplined work using standard methodologies in analysis, documentation, implementation and support of accounting and finance procedures. The Accountant, Payroll is a detail-oriented, analytical, organized, self-sufficient, critical thinker, who has excellent communication skills.

10% of time - Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices for payment, including matching to purchase orders/contracts, coding to the correct GL accounts, and obtaining required approvals
• Assist with new vendor set up and maintenance, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting support
• Assist with monthly Accounts Payable reconciliations and review of aging reports
• Provide backup coverage to the Accounts Payable team during peak periods, absences, or as workload requires
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all employee and financial information

90% of time - Payroll

• Prepare and submit accurate payroll processing using the Ceridian/Dayforce platform for both exempt and non-exempt employees on a bi-weekly basis
• Update employee records related to 401k deferrals, employer match, and 401k loans in the payroll system
• Verify and process 401k payroll data to ensure timely submissions
• Set up correct garnishment and tax levy calculations as required. Process off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws including final pay rules, and municipality tax setups
• Generate payroll analytics prior to payroll funding to ensure accuracy of payroll
• Partner with Human Resources, FP&A, and third party to ensure configurations with the payroll system are optimized
• Create and maintain payroll and general accounting standard operating procedures and establish consistent policies
• Assist with successful quarterly and year-end audits in areas related to payroll and general accounting inquiries
• Serve as the point of contact for all payroll-related and operating expense questions
• Complete in a timely manner assigned balance sheet reconciliations

This is a fully remote position in these states: Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• ~2-3 years of payroll processing experience
• ~ Experience running payroll in a multi-state environment
• ~ Strong background in payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting
• ~ Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting
• ~ The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. Child Abuse Clearance
• ~ Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
• ~ Medical Screenings (Physical, TB, and Drug test)

• 4-5 years of payroll processing experience, including time in Ceridian/Dayforce
• ~ Previous experience implementing new or replacement payroll systems
• ~ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• ~ Experience with Accounts Payable functions (invoice processing, vendor management, or AP reconciliations)

Full-time only:

• ~ Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• ~ CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• ~ Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• ~ Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• ~ Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• ~Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.