Payroll Specialist

Description

SCP Post Acute Services, LLC (Pinnacle Care Providers & Preferred Podiatry Group) is hiring a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This will be a full-time opportunity with a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL.

Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll across the Company, ensuring clinicians and staff are paid in a timely, organized, and professional manner. An understanding of payroll and timekeeping systems, payroll taxation and reporting, and general accounting concepts are critical competencies for this position.


Key Responsibilities
• Process bi-weekly & monthly payroll using Paylocity for all employees ensuring timeliness, accuracy and extreme confidentiality.
• Serve as business owner of the payroll and time tracking modules of Paylocity, being the key internal point of contact for questions, administration, implementation of upgrades/new features.
• Generate all direct deposits, ad hoc in-house payroll checks, reissues and stop payments, and respond to employee questions and requests.
• Ensure appropriate state and local taxation for all employees.
• In collaboration with HR department, ensure that all authorized payroll information is reviewed, processed, updated and maintained in the payroll system.
• Work cross-functionally with HR to optimize the payroll process, including assessing and documenting processes and implementing process improvements.
• In collaboration with HR department, prepare and issue annual W-2s.
• Accurately prepares all payroll reports and general ledger interfaces in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.
• Prepare payroll registers, tax filings support, and related compliance reports (federal, state, and multi- state).
• Support month-end close, internal/external audits, and workers' comp and benefits audits.
• Support harmonization of payroll processes, vendor master files, and payroll systems for future add-on acquisitions.
• Identify and help implement improvements to controls, approval workflows, and process efficiency (e.g., payroll automation tools).
• Demonstrate dedication to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education
• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting preferred

Experience & Qualifications
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Payroll tax filing knowledge - Federal, state, local and unemployment
• Multi-state payroll and W-2 experience
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, dependability, and consistency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, with advanced Excel skills, as well as database familiarity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Experience supporting physician practice, ambulatory care, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare service organizations.
• Experience processing payroll with Paylocity
• Experience with Sage Intacct ERP
• Payroll system implementation experience
• Certified Payroll Professional or other payroll certification
• Certified Public Accountant

Pay Range

$60,000.00 Annually to $70,000.00 Annually