Payroll Coord

Payroll Coordinator

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for processing payroll for Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge, which includes the Morganton and Valdese campuses, Grace Ridge, Grace Heights, College Pines, and the owned physician practices. Prepares payroll tax and pension reporting, as well as processes various payroll deductions. Available to answer questions from managers and supervisors regarding Kronos Time and Attendance System. Assists Human Resources Department with processing teammate pay rates and deductions. Provides financial analysis for internal use to aid in explaining budget variances, preparation of corporate income tax returns and Medicare / Medicaid Cost Reports. Information is also provided to the Board of Directors, committees, affiliates and outside agencies as requested. Supporting applications to the General Ledger (i.e. Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, etc.) are analyzed and reviewed on a continuous basis to ensure accuracy of financial reporting. Assists Director, Controller, and Chief Financial Officer with special projects. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience : A minimum of two years related work experience with degree or five years related experience without degree.

Other : Basic knowledge of principles of accounting required. Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and data entry skills required. Must have extreme accuracy and ability to meet deadlines. Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet software is required. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, administration, auditors, and other outside agencies. Considerable interaction with department directors and teammates. Nature of responsibilities in dealing with payroll information necessitates that a very high standard of confidentiality be maintained.

Essential Functions :

Applying accepted principles of accounting related to payroll and following departmental protocols in the production of weekly / bi-weekly payroll checks. Process payroll for Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge maintaining accuracy and consistency. Prepares payroll tax and pension reporting as well as processes various payroll deductions. Provides financial analysis for internal use to aid in explaining budget variances, preparation of corporate income tax returns and Medicaid / Medicaid Cost Reports. Producing and distributing teammate W-2 statements. Training managers and supervisors on Kronos and other payroll procedures. Applying knowledge of IRS payroll guidelines to process payroll checks, payroll tax deposits, teammate deductions, workers compensation and quarterly / annual payroll reports.

Typical Physical Demands :

Requires range of motion within functional limits. Occasional bending, stooping, stretching, walking and standing. Frequent sitting. Functional vision and hearing. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Lifting 20# from floor to waist.