Payroll Specialist

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs. Benefits available include health insurance (medical / dental / vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer $0.75 / hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist provides primary support to the payroll department by ensuring payroll is performed timely and accurately. This position communicates with management regarding clarification of any questionable payroll related items, coordinates payroll and benefit activities with the Human Resources department and may be assigned other related accounting support as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Produces work in high quantity and quality.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

Preferred :

Experience

Preferred

Credentials

Preferred :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

I. Job Specific Functions / Performance Expectations

The essential functions and performance expectations described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. An employee may be required to perform other functions as assigned, which are not listed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and performance expectations.

A. Job Specific Functions / Performance :

1. Assists in Preparing payroll accurately and in a timely manner.

2. Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws / regulations.

3. Adheres to payroll processes and reporting tools based on best practices and Payroll standard operating procedures.

4. Addresses inquiries from internal and external clients, escalating or directing to proper resources where necessary.

5. Completes payroll reporting requests (budget input, overtime monitoring, management, state and federal compliance, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner.

6. Provides audit support related to payroll records and provide assistance for all other audits such as bank, and governmental agency audits.

7. Assists in the 403(b) plan administration such as audit assistance, financial statement preparation, monthly reconciliations, etc.

8. Assists in reconciling HSA, FSA and 403(b) data.

9. Works with vendors, Human Resources and Information Technology to resolve system and reporting issues, as well as testing updates.

10. Other duties may be assigned.

11. Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and / or continuity of patient care.

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (EEO / AA) / At-will employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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