Payroll Specialist

Talentify; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payrolls using Lawson S3 and HealthWyse. You will handle 941s, garnishments, year-end reports, and 401k transmissions while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Collaborate with HR to communicate benefits updates and maintain accurate payroll records. Strong math, English, and Excel skills are required plus a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations including garnishments and child support.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures.
• Excellent writing skills to prepare and disseminate payroll procedures and manuals.
• Team player, reliable, and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Proficient in Excel/Word and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process multiple payrolls weekly in Lawson S3 and related systems.
• Prepare and maintain 941s and cash flow spreadsheets.
• Set up direct deposit information and ensure completeness with facilities.
• Process unemployment claims and coordinate with facilities for timely processing.
• Prepare year-end reports including W‑2s and tax reconciliations.
• Process 401k transmissions and deferred compensation.
• Handle garnishments and coordinate with accounting for timely payments.
• Collaborate with HR on dissemination of payroll-related materials.
• Open, sort and distribute mail and support payroll operations.

Skills

Excel/Word

MS Office

Written communication

Team player

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Lawson S3

Work Force Mgmt

Web Time

HealthWyse

Cerner

PTCT

Meditech

Job description

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Come explore career opportunities with Liberty Health, a dynamic leader in the healthcare industry. Join us!

We are currently seeking an experienced:

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Job Description:

• Prepare and process multiple payrolls weekly in Lawson S3 system utilizing Work Force Mgmt. Web Time and Healthwyse.
• Prepare and maintain assigned payroll 941’s and cash flow spreadsheets.
• Set up direct deposit information. Follow up as needed with facilities to ensure direct deposit information is complete.
• Forward unemployment claims to appropriate facility. Partner with the appropriate facility to ensure timely processing of claims.
• Prepare and type quarterly reports, e.g. 940, 941, SUTA, etc.
• Process 401k transmissions and deferred compensation.
• Set up, prepare and process garnishments for assigned payrolls. Coordinate with accounting to ensure prompt accurate payments to garnishee.
• Prepare and process year-end reports, W-2’s, Annual Tax Reconciliations, and other State and Federal Reports in compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Provide assistance as need to ensure ALL payroll processes are complete.
• Partner with HR on dissemination of HR related materials, e.g. 401k, medical/health enrollment and miscellaneous notices as needed.
• Open, sort and distribute mail.

Job Requirements:

• 4 year degree in applicable field of study and/or equivalent combination of experience and education including above average math and English skills; demonstrating effective written/spoken language skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including but not limited to: writs of garnishments, child support, levies, subpoenas, non-resident alien and U.S. tax treaties.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices, regulations and procedures.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills to partner with Accounting and Human Resources to prepare, update, consolidate and disseminate in-house policies and procedures manuals, payroll processing instructions, and payroll manuals for facility usage, e.g. HealthWyse, Lawson, WFM, Cerner, PTCT and Meditech.
• Must be a team player, reliable and willing to assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be proficient in Excel/Word/ MS Office.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.