Job Summary

Responsible for processing of the hospital's payroll, preparing and remitting payroll reports, reconciliations, taxes, and analyzes. Entering journal entries, maintenance of accounting and financial records, assist with month-end closing and reconciliation of balance sheet account. Performs support to accounts payable. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas

• Responsible for the verification, preparation, and processing of the hospital's payroll.
• Ensure correct approvals on all payroll documents presented for processing.
• PAR Reviews. Ensure all payroll information is completed, coded correctly and entered accurately into the computer system, including payroll records changes by HR.
• Maintain employee confidence by delivering instruction and training to employees regarding the function of payroll-related systems including time entry and online access to pay statements.
• Provides staff with continuing education through in-services/ orientation.
• Coordinates and reviews the hospital's payroll system; makes recommendations for improvements.
• Ensures the timely processing of payroll and tax reports to the federal, state, and local governments.
• Investigates problems and complaints about payroll issues; payments, wages, deductions, etc. Makes necessary corrections or changes. Completes documentation.
• Complies reports and statistics for Administration.
• Works with external auditors when the hospital's payroll system is audited.
• Performs accounting procedures for pension and retirement plans.
• Issues W-2's, 1099’s and other forms for the IRS; make corrections with the IRS when necessary.
• Journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Maintenance of accounting and financial records.
• Monitors the hospital's financial system; investigates any problems that arise and finds solutions.
• Prepare, analyze and process bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly reports, projections, and ad-hoc requests.
• Manage and reconcile bank activities.
• Balance petty cash drawer.
• Tests all systems modifications and enhancements for the accounting department before implementation. Documents all testing and re-testing.
• Ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner and is accurate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Requirements

• Self-motivated.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Associates Degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting, preferably in a hospital setting.