Payroll Coordinator II

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

23h • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator II processes payroll for the Mohawk Valley Network, validating information, printing checks, and sending ACH files to the banks. Prepares, processes and transmits Federal and State tax funding files and reports in a timely manner. The Payroll Coordinator II is responsible for accurately keying deductions, direct deposits, time-card entries, and corrections into the payroll system (Lawson), as well as calculating retro and bonus worksheets. Maintains and audits the automated time and attendance system, and trains staff in the use of the system.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of two years of experience required
• 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

• Associate degree in business or accounting preferred or equivalent work experience
• payroll/business office setting is strongly prefferred
• Dayforce experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Verifies and prepares payroll and compensation payments.
• Verifies or enters deductions as submitted by employees or hospital leadership. Maintains appropriate documentation as backup to each entry.
• Meets all deadlines as required for pay period processing and tax filing.
• Handles 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 payroll deductions and tax records for all employees. 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 deductions or payments 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED