Payroll Specialist

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a meticulous payroll specialist to support our healthcare clients. You will carry out payroll processing, enter deduction adjustments, generate payroll reports, process checks and direct deposit returns, and handle garnishments, all in strict alignment with company policies and applicable laws.

A focus on accuracy and confidentiality is essential. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Superior computer skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Prior payroll experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC preferred.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out payroll tasks for the company in accordance with policies and laws.
• Perform historical edits.
• Enter deduction adjustments.
• Confirm data sets.
• Create payroll reports.
• Process checks and direct deposit returns.
• Process final payouts.
• Process garnishments.
• Complete special projects.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Data Entry

Deduction Adjustments

Payroll Reporting

Garnishment Processing

Final Payout Processing

Historical Edits

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Strong Work Ethic

Team Player

Excellent Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Carry out payroll tasks for the company in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws
• Perform historical edits
• Enter deduction adjustments
• Confirm data sets
• Create payroll reports
• Process checks and direct deposit returns
• Process final payouts
• Process garnishments
• Complete special projects

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Superior computer skills required
• Must possess strong personal organization and time management, with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, payroll best practices, and payroll application systems
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be a team player
• Prior experience in payroll in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in payroll accounting and best practices, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll tasks. Capable of utilizing Microsoft Office tools effectively while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Accounting
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Prior Payroll Experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Data Entry
• Deduction Adjustments
• Payroll Reporting
• Garnishment Processing
• Final Payout Processing
• Historical Edits

Soft Skills

• Strong Work Ethic
• Team Player
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Personal Organization
• Multi-tasking Ability

Industry Keywords

• LTC
• SNF
• AL
• MC
• Payroll Application Systems