Payroll & AP Specialist — Accurate, Compliant Pay

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain accurate payroll records, process invoices, and manage payments in collaboration with Human Resources and the finance team.

This full-time, day-shift role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to resolve discrepancies while supporting compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two or more years of payroll, accounts payable, or general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll tax rules and wage-hour laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administers day-to-day payroll operations ensuring timely processing and compliance.
• Processes accounts payable including vendor invoices and payments.
• Collaborates with HR and departments to ensure accurate payroll practices.
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies and maintains records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting/Finance/Business

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

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Job description

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain accurate payroll records, process invoices, and manage payments in collaboration with Human Resources and the finance team.

This full-time, day-shift role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to resolve discrepancies while supporting compliance with state and federal regulations.