AP PAYROLL CLERK

Artesia General Hospital•Artesia, NM

5d•$21 - $32

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the AP Payroll Clerk organizes and coordinates payroll activities and supports accounts payable. The role establishes procedures and schedules to collect the information needed for accurate payroll, reviews timecards and authorized deductions, monitors paycheck and payroll-report preparation, and ensures paychecks are delivered on schedule. It also supports timely and accurate tax payments, payroll recordkeeping, payroll and general-ledger reconciliation, employee communications about errors, and timely corrections. The position works with confidential compensation information and interacts with employees and managers on payroll matters. It keeps current with Paycom updates, trains payroll backups quarterly, and assists with accounts payable tasks such as invoice and check processing. Other functions may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Detail-oriented.
Good basic math skills.
Proficiency in Excel and Word.
Treat information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Cooperate fully in Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety activities and investigations.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Two years of experience in a payroll/accounts payable setting preferred.
Knowledge of all aspects of payroll, including what work is done, how and why it is done, and interpretation of data.

Responsibilities

Establish procedures and schedules to obtain the information needed to submit an error-free payroll.
Review timecards and authorized deductions for accuracy and compliance with compensation policies.
Monitor preparation of paychecks and payroll reports.
Deliver paychecks at the scheduled time.
Ensure federal and state taxes are paid accurately and on time through the payroll software.
Maintain payroll records for the period required by law.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling confidential information.
Interact with employees and managers regarding compensation matters.
Keep updated on Paycom software updates.
Communicate with employees when errors arise.
Ensure payroll and general-ledger entries match.
Reconcile payroll and handle subsequent corrections in a timely manner.
Train payroll backups to run payroll once every quarter.
Support accounts payable functions, including processing invoices and accounts payable checks.
Perform other functions as directed.