Payroll Specialist - Accounting

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the calculation and processing of employee time for bi-weekly payroll, and all payroll reporting requirements.

Job Relationships
Reports to the Payroll Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Update payroll records by entering changes in for exemptions, pay rates, direct deposit, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and taxable wages.
• Process and close periodic payrolls.
• Prepare various payroll reports/statistics.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Process and issue annual W-2 forms.
• Process outside income receipts, including posting to General Ledger.
• Assist with audit work papers.
• Assist with processing of Accounts Payable.
• Follow Accounting department policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred.
• General accounting/payroll and Excel experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Confidentiality required.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must behave in professional manner at all times.

Working Environment
Normal office environment.

PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA4