Payroll Accountant

Primary Scheduled Hours: Days, 80 hours per pay period

Job Summary:   Processes employee pay, leave and benefits.  Performs other accounting duties as requested, such as management reporting.  Facilitates alignment between Human Resources, Payroll and Accounting systems. Analyzes, prepares, and inputs payroll data, typically using the UKG automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll.  Reviews and resolves errors from edits.  Resolves employee and supervisory payroll questions.  Analyzes payroll reports and provides results to supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees at Newport Hospital & Health Services and associated organizations using electronic time-reporting systems.
• Analyze timecards and perform manual entries or adjustments as required.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees at Newport Hospital & Health Services and associated organizations using electronic time-reporting systems.
• Analyze timecards and perform manual entries or adjustments as required.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local taxes, health benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments are accurately calculated, withheld, paid, and reconciled on time.
• Be knowledgeable of contracts and District policy regarding all employee types and application in payroll processing.
• Serve as the organizational resource for wage and tax law updates, coordinating changes to align Payroll and Accounting system tax tables.
• Review payroll taxes, L&I and unemployment per pay period and coordinate with Financial Analysts to reconcile to the general ledger.
• Prepare and file annual W-2 forms with Social Security and the IRS.
• Act as the primary liaison for departments, staff, and payroll vendors to resolve payroll inquiries, enforce policies, and distribute manager reports.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Gym membership
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.