PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Newport Hospital & Health Services 714 W. Pine St Newport, WA 99156, USA Description 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. 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 High school graduate or equivalent Required Licensure / Certifications Degree in Accounting desired. Significant experience may be substituted for degree Required Experience Experience in payroll services required Preferred Qualifications Experience with UKG and ERP systems 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 and Benefits Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually. 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr