Payroll Coordinator I - Full Time - Days

Valley Health System • Utica, NY

75d • $21 - $30

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator I performs a variety of routine verifying and posting duties in the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll cycles, and assists during payroll processing. Reconciles, prepares, and maintains accurate records of all employee deductions. Maintains and audits the automated Time and Attendance System and notifies preparers of discrepancies. Work is performed in accordance with the established philosophy, goals and objectives of the Hospital and the Finance Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus associate degree in business or accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a business office setting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and priority setting ability is required.
• Ability to assimilate information from many sources in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, with considerable patience, tact and diplomacy as well as good telephone etiquette.
• Proficient in computer knowledge and MS Excel, and a demonstrated ability to learn new software.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in accounting or business.

Responsibilities

• Prepares correction sheets from previous pay period submitted by the departments for late P.E.A.R.s (Payroll Edit Authorization Requests), missed punches, and payroll errors to be manually keyed into the payroll system. Includes appropriate documentation as backup to each correction.
• Meets all deadlines as required for pay period processing.
• Handles all employee phone calls pertaining to payroll in a professional, courteous manner. Initiates any corrective actions necessary, reviewing any requested deviations from hospital policy with the Payroll Manager prior to any action.
• Maintains and updates deduction records for all employees i.e., direct deposits, garnishments, internal sales, etc. Receives information from various sources including Human Resources and individual employees. Initiates any follow-up action to ensure balancing to the general ledger withholding accounts.
• Prepares check requests for all deductions to be submitted to outside agencies including TSA companies, state and local governments (garnishees), and banks in a timely manner.
• Follows payroll system procedures, policies, and departmental procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree