What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAYROLL SPECIALIST/ACCOUNTING CLERK position at GALEN MEDICAL GROUP PC?
Job Details
Description
Payroll Specialist/Accounting Clerk
Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded applicants to join our team!
Summary/Objective:
Assist the Accounting Department in handling payroll and light accounting duties.
Essential Functions:
• Process bi-weekly & monthly payroll using third party payroll vendor software.
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Manage time and attendance processes.
• Coordinator year-end W-2 reconciliations with third party payroll vendor.
• Reconcile benefits payable invoices to payroll registers
• Manage bank and general ledger reconciliations, including coordinating with other departments to gather necessary data
• Handle daily bookkeeping functions and cash flow
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Compile data from a variety of sources and departments to balance and maintain spreadsheets.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Expectations/Abilities:
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Organizing and coordination skills.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification during work hours.
• Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Comply with all organization policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager.
• Consistently demonstrate the value of team concept.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
• Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience
• Excellent organization, written and communication skills.
• Attention to details.
• Computer literate.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience with Paylocity, preferred, but not required.
Skills/Certifications
• Exceptional skills of organization, analysis, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, professional interaction, and human relation skills
• Must be PC literate with strong computer navigational skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn; Must be team player.
• Ability to work within specified timeframe requirements, including timeframes for goal achievement.
As part of the Galen Medical team, the applicant must be a team player and have the ability to perform excellent customer service skills and perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPPA guidelines, and OSHA standards.
Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.
Why should you apply?
- 401(k) benefits.
- Education reimbursement.
- Holiday Pay.
- Great earned time-off policy.
- Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.
