Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist (Hybrid)

Episcopal Homes; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid time off

On-site childcare with employee-dis11

Scholarships and professional developm

Employee assistance and wellness

On-site fitness center

Warm-water therapy pool

Employee dining and campus amenities

Job summary

Episcopal Homes in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist to own the payroll process and support accounting functions within a hybrid work setting. You will ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll, compliance with wage laws, and collaboration with Finance and HR.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll processing experience (5+ years preferred), strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of computerized payroll processing experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding, deductions, and wage laws.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; confidentiality and accuracy required.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and process accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll.
• Review and audit timecards, payroll changes, deductions, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state payroll regulations and policies.
• Research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies (taxes, garnishments, retroactive pay).
• Process special and off-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Maintain payroll records, reconciliations, and year-to-date totals.
• Prepare payroll reports and regulatory filings, CMS reporting for skilled nursing.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to ensure accurate information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Episcopal Homes in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist to own the payroll process and support accounting functions within a hybrid work setting. You will ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll, compliance with wage laws, and collaboration with Finance and HR.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll processing experience (5+ years preferred), strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.