PAYROLL SPECIALIST, ACCOUNTING-FULL TIME

MMC #1; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MMC #1 is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist in Meadville, PA to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with wage and hour policies. The ideal candidate will handle payroll reports, and assist in financial management while effectively communicating with various healthcare team members.

Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in Payroll/Accounting and have at least three years of experience in the field. Strong proficiency in finance software and a team-oriented attitude are desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years accounting and/or financial management experience.
• Hospital Payroll/Accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospital software for processing payroll.
• Prepare and maintain billings for employee benefits.
• Assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

Skills

Professional knowledge of finance/accounting

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Associates degree in Payroll/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Meditech

Job description

PAYROLL SPECIALIST, ACCOUNTING - FULL TIME

Job Category: SPECIALIST

Requisition Number: PAYRO004406

Location: FINANCIAL SERVICES, 704-706 NORTH MAIN STREET, MEADVILLE, PA 16335, USA

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Coordinate hospital software for processing payroll
• Coordinate hospital software for API - Time and Attendance software
• Maintains required applications dictionaries to insure proper functions in Payroll/Personnel Module
• Assure that hospital and Wage & Hour policies are followed for accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain and pull badge reader information
• Interpret timecards and balance each payroll.
• Prepare by electronic means Direct Deposit Transmittal, and verify transmission was successful.
• Assure proper preparation, printing and distribution of the following payroll reports: timecard reports, payroll checks, direct deposit receipts, labor distribution reports and FTE.
• Interpret for Management and staff any payroll concerns regarding current and prior payroll, benefits, FTE.
• Prepares and submits wage information for domestic relations, loan institutions, unemployment requests and various government wage and hour surveys.
• Prepares billings for payroll reimbursements from external vendors.
• Analyzes payroll information for the preparation of the following: internal health insurance rates, open enrollment for benefits, new and proposed benefits and pension actuarial calculation.
• Prepares and maintains billings for employee Aflac benefits
• Complete and submit department of census survey's for payroll.
• Assist budgeting payroll hours for FTE's, and benefit expense budget
• Trains and assists management and staff on UKG and API applications.
• Prepares monthly General Ledger batch voucher entries for payroll and miscellaneous departmental expenses.
• Reconcile monthly the following assets, liability accounts: general checking account and payroll withholding accounts
• Process electronic download for cancelled checks
• Assists external auditors for audit activities
• Assure internal and external customer satisfaction and supports the hospital's quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain close communication with Accounting Manager, Controller, Human Resources, Information Systems, department staff and managers.
• Helps to develop and implement new projects/services that affect Financial and staff management.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Professional knowledge of finance/accounting and management theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an Associates degree in Payroll /Accounting or related field of finance.

Minimum of three years accounting and or financial management experience. Hospital Payroll/Accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge of current leadership and quality improvements concepts with an ability to participate in developing and implementing organizational strategies.

Communication skills necessary to effectively:

Communicate with various members of the healthcare team.

Communicate and interact with outside healthcare, regulatory, and community agencies.

Communicate with peers, subordinates and administrative head.

Conduct meetings as required.

Maintain strict confidentiality.

Knowledge in the following computer software, Microsoft XP Professional, Excel, Procom Plus, Ethernet, Automating Peripherals Incorporated, Meditech

Ability to concentrate and prioritize, resolve problems and interact with situations. Must be able to remember, reason, understand, and be emotionally stable.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Knowledge, experience, and personal drive related to the role.

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.