Payroll Accountant (FT, Days)

Connections Health Solutions; New Jersey; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401k enrollment after 90 days

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions is a leading behavioral health crisis care provider seeking an experienced Accountant, Payroll for a fully remote role in the United States. Responsibilities span payroll processing, tax compliance, and AP support, with multi-state exposure and Ceridian/Dayforce expertise.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR, FP&A, and vendors. Required is a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field with several years of payroll experience;

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for payment, including matching to PO/contracts and coding to GL accounts.
• Assist with new vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting support.
• Assist with monthly AP reconciliations and aging reports.
• Provide backup coverage to AP team during peak periods or absences.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and financial information.
• Prepare and submit payroll using Ceridian/Dayforce for bi-weekly payroll.
• Update 401k deferrals, employer match, and 401k loans in payroll system.
• Verify and process 401k payroll data for timely submissions.
• Set up garnishments and tax levies; process off-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll taxes and final pay rules.

Skills

Payroll processing

Ceridian/Dayforce

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Analytical reporting

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

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.