- Prepares and processes accurate bi-weekly payroll including entering data, uploading time keeping information, production of reports and corrections as needed.
- Establish and maintain associate payroll information including deductions, exemptions, banking information, and passwords within the payroll and time and attendance system.
- Verifies payroll deductions including garnishments and tax levies, and timely federal and state payroll taxes by preparing the federal 941 and 940 deposits and reports.
- Reconcile employee benefit bills and process for payment. Requests payments and distributes benefit and/or tax checks (submit electronically) to vendors and governments.
- Assist in creating and distributing W-2's and 1095c's annually.
- Maintains payroll files including bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual tax forms and reports.
- Coordinates with HR on employee status changes impacting payroll deductions, to include medical/dental and life insurance, Section 125, and 403B deductions.
- Maintains associate confidentiality and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Complete Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ) reporting in accordance with CMS guidelines and quarterly reporting deadlines.
- Obtain, compile, and verify for completeness/accuracy department utilization statistics reports.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements and communicate discrepancies to appropriate staff for corrections.
- Provides requested relevant information to associates and supervisors as needed.
- Perform other payroll and accounting duties as assigned by manager.
Requirements
- Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) Required in Field of Study: Accounting or Business Administration. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
- Three years of experience in payroll with progressive responsibility desired.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically MS Word & MS Excel) is required. Proficiency with accounting software packages is desired.