Payroll Specialist (Atwater) chez GVHC

Under the supervision of the Controller, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for all aspects of preparation, processing and answering questions relating to payroll, cash summaries and deposits, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor. This position will also work closely with the Human Resources Department.

This position will work in Atwater, CA.
Schedule requires availability to work Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Compensation: $32.55 - $34.83 an hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Process timesheets to ensure proper completion and authorization, reviews for accuracy all input from remote sites and makes changes or corrections where necessary.
• Compiles and inputs other payroll time data and adjustments, which are not submitted through remote sites, and inputs miscellaneous pays. Processes payroll and issues employee paychecks and stubs. 
• Maintains payroll database in conformance with the Personnel Change Form. Inputs and maintains payroll table, account numbers, and codes. Keeps informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to payroll.
• Prepares control sheets for verification of completed payroll data.
• Accurately maintains benefit accruals for sick pay and PTO.
• Performs e-Time training of remote sites where needed.
• Maintains a filing system for all payroll reports and paperwork.
• Effectively communicates with internal customers and corrects errors according to GVHC policies.
• Develops and runs various payroll reports (Report Smith).
• Assists Accounts Payable Clerk as needed.
• Prepares and posts payroll data from ADP into the G/L via downloadable journal entries and accrual entries as part of the month end close.
• Provides necessary training and orientation to employees and supervisors.
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Min. Qualifications        

KNOWLEDGE OF: Good knowledge of methods, practices and terminology used in financial and statistical work, and proficiency in financial computations.

SKILLS: Detail oriented and highly organized. Proficient in spreadsheet software (Excel).

ABILITY TO: Ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks. Demonstrate sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Data entry skills (10-key and computer terminal). Work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands          

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels). Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff. Must have vision with or without lenses adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents. Must have high manual dexterity. Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Work Environment        

Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Education/Experience Requirements   

• High school graduate or equivalent; college classes in accounting or business preferred.
• One (1) year of computerized payroll experience required
• ADP or UltiPro systems preferred.