Payroll Assistant Job Description

Payroll Assistant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Accurately enter and post weekly payrolls;
  • Union Dues remittance;
  • Assist the Controller, and Payroll Manager and Financial Officer, in other administrative functions when necessary;
  • Coordinate with division management from General Manager to Vice Presidents regarding payroll status;
  • Maintain safe & organized work area;
  • Follows the procedure for taking deposits and receiving weekly private pay payments;
  • Assures prompt resolution of AR 90 days in collaboration with Agency Managers;
  • Professional appearance and demeanor are requested;
  • Upload/enter all employee payroll time/timesheets for the assigned division on a daily basis ensuring accuracy of employee time data;
  • Communicates on a daily basis with office Agency Manager;
  • Answers department phones;
  • Works in collaboration with scheduling department to assure correct auth vs visits done;
  • Creates new employee files within the ADP system;
  • Informs Payroll Manager when written notification of client/family regarding potential cessation of service is needed.

Requirements:

  • Must have a criminal background check;
  • 1 year recent experience in bookkeeping (preferably) in a home services agency or other healthcare related job;
  • Moderate competency with computers and keyboarding;
  • Ability to work independently and follow directions;
  • Proficiency in Excel required;
  • Above average knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products;
  • Must have high-volume data entry, payroll processing and clerical experience;
  • Ability to read, write and speak English;
  • Propensity for working with and helping people;
  • Customer service skills;
  • Ability to multi-task with minimal stress;
  • Ability to communicate effectively on all levels;
  • High School diploma or equivalent required; College course work in Accounting is a plus;
  • High school graduate or equivalent.