Temporary Payroll Clerk I - Kern Admin

Payroll Clerk I

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We're honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don't inquire about immigration status because we simply don't need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Please review the job details below.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Payroll Clerk I who:

Under the general direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Clerk I performs duties to ensure accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, daily data entry and perform related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains employee payroll records.
• Responsible for checking and auditing time and attendance records.
• Disseminates electronic time sheet information to supervisors for confirmation of hours worked.
• Responsible for maintaining pre-set labor distribution rules.
• Processes manual payroll checks, as requested.
• Answers employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll.
• Maintains accruals (PTO & Sick Pay) balances in accordance with Clinica Sierra Vista policy.
• Prepares and distributes bi-weekly post payroll reports.
• Maintains changes to employee's retirement plan deductions.
• Prepares and submits all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, direct deposit changes and garnishments.
• Responsible for the accumulation of data for all payroll reporting requirements.
• Processes miscellaneous payroll deductions and preparation of payable payroll requests.
• Participates in annual corporate and program audits.
• Responsible for printing live checks and direct deposit vouchers.
• Perform other departmental related duties.

Other Responsibilities:

• On a scheduled basis may be required to work at any Satellite Facility.
• Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include weekends and Holidays

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• One-year experience or education in related field or one-year general office experience.
• Ability to organize, compile and analyze data.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Programs.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!