Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are searching for an Accountant/Payroll and Benefits Specialist with General Ledger and Payroll experience to join the Accounting and Finance department of a growing Healthcare Company. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable functions for multiple healthcare related entities.

• Performs payroll related responsibilities and is the back-up to the Payroll Specialist. 
• Reviews payroll and prepares bi-weekly payroll reports.
• Maintains payroll/benefits related reconciliations and works with the HR department and insurance companies to manage and appropriately account for all benefits/benefit deductions.
• Manages and reconciles employee pay cards.
• Prepares payroll journal entries and posts/uploads into the accounting software.
• Reconciles payroll related general ledger accounts and resolves discrepancies.
• Assists with audit and tax work papers and all other financial compliance requests and returns.
• Performs responsibilities in full compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Works with accounting and finance team to continuously improve processes and procedures relating to the payroll, benefits and accounting function.
• Research and special projects as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Accounting strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting and/or payroll and benefits.
• Experience performing the accounting/payroll functions for multiple locations is a plus.
• Experience working for a Small or Medium sized company a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while maintaining flexibility.
• Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel (Intermediate/Advanced a MUST). 
• Must be able to be self sufficient at extracting system data and manipulating it/analyzing it in excel to audit, identify issues, and resolve problems.
• Self-starter who can work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must have strong problem- solving skills with the ability to think outside of the box.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Desire to focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.