Senior Staff Accountant and Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services is a growing home health and hospice organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our team supports clinicians and caregivers by maintaining strong operational and financial systems that allow us to focus on what matters most - patient care.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Senior Staff Accountant and Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, accounts payable, and general accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission-driven healthcare environment and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the bi-weekly payroll including file updates in the payroll software.
• Prepare and complete journal entries related to payroll and benefits assigned; reconcile trial balance general ledger accounts related to payroll and benefits. Process 403B and review accruals for earned time within HRIS.
• Assist with budgets, financial and uniform guidance audit, as well as process reports within the HRIS to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Prepare quarterly report for Department of Labor and assist with reconciliation and state and federal payroll tax filings. Act as a liaison for HRIS service issues that pertain to accrual, tax and code issues.
• Back up AP Accountant as needed with biweekly cash deposits and prepare bank deposits in absence of Cash Receivable Accountant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Professional development opportunities.

Come join our team!

• A two (2) year degree in accounting and/or finance from an accredited college, university or business college;
• One (1) year experience in accounting with an emphasis on general ledger and accounts payable, preferably in a not-for-profit organization; or
• A combination of education and experience that is determined to be equivalent to the above listed education and experience.
• Payroll processing experience preferred.
• Strong technology skills, including a high level of comfort with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc).
• Ability to clearly communicate with staff at all levels and ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and payroll regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive services in southwestern New Hampshire. Clinical services include visiting nurses, physical and occupational therapies, social work, and home health aides. Hospice at HCS offers end-of-life care and grief support for patients and families wherever they call home, including assisted living and nursing homes. HCS is unique in the wide range of community services offered, including Healthy Starts family services, Meals on Wheels and senior dining, City Express and Friendly Bus transportation, and Nurse Is In foot care clinics. HCS is Medicare certified and licensed by the State of New Hampshire.