Payroll Specialist

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a payroll clerk to prepare payroll for hospital and physician group employees, using time records and payroll systems. You will proof printouts, correct discrepancies, and ensure timely paychecks and payroll reporting.

Your role requires strong data entry, Excel/Word skills, and attention to detail to maintain accurate payroll records and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Clerical

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Payroll systems

Windows OS

Job description

Salary Range Salary Range: $24.01 - $35.26

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 WorkflowImprovement – Ability to recognize inefficient processes, and provide recommendations on improved processes.Ability to document workflows, maintain documentation on current processes, and address changeswith team.Adheres to all departmental guidelines and workflows.

Rules and Regulations – Ability to researchPayroll 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