Payroll Assistant

Mountain Land Rehabilitation•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

At Mountain Land Physical Therapy, the mission is to exceed patient and team member expectations. As a primary healthcare provider with over 70 clinics across Utah, Idaho, and Montana, the company is rapidly growing and aims to build high-performance teams and a scalable platform. The Payroll Assistant plays a vital role in assisting the Payroll Manager with processing payroll, entering payroll data, calculating wages, and verifying tax withholdings. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and proficiency in data entry. The ideal candidate is a team player with good communication and basic math skills.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in an organization with 200+ employees
Experience with payroll systems required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis)
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume data with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively with HR and Finance teams
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Must be able to pass Federal and State Exclusions Screening

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field preferred
Paylocity strongly preferred
Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Support bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Review and validate employee timekeeping data, pay changes, and payroll inputs
Maintain accurate digital and physical payroll records, including Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing timely and professional support to employees
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with a strong attention to detail and a service-oriented approach
Partner with HR to manage the full employee payroll lifecycle, including new hire setup, status changes, and final pay calculations for terminations
Ensure all payroll activities are completed in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements