Department: Finance SRH
Exempt: Yes
Schedule: DAYS
Position Type: Full Time 0.6 FTE or More
FTE: 1.000000
Base Wage: $ 25.33 to $ 37.99
Location: SRH Business Center
This is a project based assignment, anticipated to be approximately 12 months in duration.
The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Job Summary
The Payroll Accountant/Analyst is responsible for performing the activities necessary to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the payroll process at Skagit Regional Health, an integrated healthcare system. These activities include, but are not limited to, maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions, preparing accounting transactions and documents and reconciliation and accuracy of one or more accounts within a complex accounting system. May perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external and internal auditors. The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the auditing and analytical activities involved in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of payroll. Ensure garnishments and other statutory mandated deductions are processed accurately. Oversees accurate payroll interfaces. Inspects automated systems output such as registers and reports. Prepare accounting transactions and documents. Research and prepare special reports for management. Develop, document and update procedures related to functional responsibilities. Ensures pay rules are accurate and consistently applied. Reconciles payroll auditing reports prior to bank transmission and validates confirmed reports. Maintains expert working knowledge of proper taxation of employer paid benefits. Maintains expert knowledge of the Kronos timekeeping system. Ensures the creation of accurate and timely bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports. Responsible for providing payroll data for inclusion in financial statements. Completes year-end W-2 process. Maintain effective working relationships across the organization. Develops collaboration and ensures response to customer inquiries aligns with Departmental and organizational service standard expectations. Comply with all Skagit Regional Health policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
Experience/Training
Five (5) years' experience in accounting strongly preferred, education may be considered in lieu of experience. Minimum of three (3) years' experience in high volume payroll processing highly preferred. Experience performing payroll accounting and payroll analyst activities in a unionized and/or healthcare environment highly preferred.
License/Certifications
Current Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other related payroll certification preferred.
Other Skills
Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required. Successful customer service, time management and organizational skills necessary. Commitment to quality and collaboration in a team based environment. Experience with Meditech-Payroll, Kronos or similar automated time and attendance payroll system is required. Strong intermediate or expert knowledge of Washington state and federal wage and hour laws. Strong analytical experience with collectively bargained payroll. Ability to deal professionally with sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work effectively with all levels of employee and management. Must possess effective critical-thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize effectively within a fast-paced environment characterized by multiple interruptions and competing deadlines. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office effectively to perform role, including expert level MS Excel skills, required. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Available to work evenings and/or weekends, if needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; when working in office. Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment when in the office.Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.