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Payroll Specialist - 169

Bonner General Health

Payroll Specialist - 169

Sandpoint, ID
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Department: Accounting

    Status: Full-time, 80 hrs per pay period

    Shift: M-F; Days; hours will vary with the needs of the department

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Payroll Specialist responsibilities are varied and require a thorough knowledge of payroll processes in accordance with company, state, and federal policies and regulations. The Payroll Specialist position is responsible for preparation, verification and processing of bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees. These responsibilities include reviewing and processing time records, coordinating and processing payroll, preparing paychecks, tax filings and payments, answering payroll inquiries, processing benefit payments, preparing special checks as directed, annual W2, 1094-1095 and 1099 preparations and filings, distributing payroll reports and maintaining payroll files. Additional responsibilities include implementing established control procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and analysis procedures. Provides departmental administrative support as needed. Employees may be assigned to specific areas of responsibility but will cross-train in other areas within the accounting department.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Manages the processing of bi-weekly payroll, including time and attendance reconciliation, check preparation, benefit payments, tax payments, W2, 1094-1095 and 1099 preparations and filings

    Participates in the management of electronic timekeeping module, including troubleshooting, manager support and maintenance of scheduling timekeeping and reporting needs

    Manages data entry and balancing of employee payroll deductions, garnishments, insurance premiums, etc while working closely with Human Resources

    Accurately processes and balances various employee benefit spreadsheets

    Accurately processes and balances bi-weekly payroll deductions to appropriate vendors or departments

    Reconciles daily data entry of cash to deposits, coordinating corrections with source departments

    Manages billing and collection of client accounts receivable

    Manages billing and collection of miscellaneous charges

    Processes the monthly employee in-house group coverage for input into payroll

    Maintains high degree of accuracy and time management in all areas

    Assists with preparation of schedules for annual financial and Medicare audits

    Assists with special reports or projects as needed

    Provides administrative support for the Accounting department as needed

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

    Skills: Demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining spreadsheets required (intermediate level) Accurate keyboarding at 50 WPM, Ten-key by touch, Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment, Communication skills in English; reading, writing, clear concise speaking, Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required, Must be able to work with highly confidential information and have strong retention skills

    Education: High school diploma or equivalency required, Associates Degree in Business or Accounting or equivalent college experience preferred

    Experience: Minimum of two (2) years accounting / payroll experience

    Supervised by: Accounting Manager