Accountant, Accounting/Finance, 40-Hours, Days, Monday - Friday, Hybrid

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

3d•$28 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees. We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generious earned time off. come work where you will matter! Hours: 40-Hours, Days, Monday - Friday, Hybrid $28.27 - $37.30 J ob Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant with a strong focus on payroll to support our accounting and finance operations. This role is responsible for assisting with the processing of payroll accurately and on time; assisting with completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly &/or annual regulatory filings; complete all necessary payroll related reconciliations; ensuring compliance with all applicable laws; and assisting with general accounting functions. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, comfortable working with confidential employee and financial data, works well under pressure, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Years of experience may be utilized in lieu of Associates Degree
2+ years of accounting experience, with significant payroll processing exposure and/or experience
Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax filings, and compliance requirements
Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., Kronos / UKG Dimensions or similar)
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to review employee time-cards for accuracy
Exhibits ability to ensure wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions were calculated correctly
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
Maintain payroll records and employee earnings history
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Prepare and file payroll tax reports and related filings
Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, benefits, and employee changes
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals
Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports
Assist with other general accounting duties as needed (journal entries, reconciliations, reporting
Exhibits knowledge and assists with month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described in this document.