Payroll & Financial Accountant

Primecare Community Health • Chicago, IL

99d

About The Position

The Payroll & Financial Accountant (PFA) is responsible for preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll, as well as various tasks related to financial information systems, accounting and reporting procedures and workflows, and preparation and entry of standard monthly accounting entries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, health care or business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of total experience in full-cycle payroll and HRIS management, financial management/reporting, budgeting, grant reporting, and PC-based accounting systems.
• Required experience with both ADP Workforce Now (or other payroll software) and Oracle NetSuite (or other financial management system).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and familiarity with managed care and the FQHC environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as financial/HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and submit all necessary data for biweekly payroll cycles, including reviewing all timecards for accuracy, calculating and processing payroll taxes, deductions, and net pay.
• Collaborate with managers on timecard completion.
• Work in partnership with Human Resources team to ensure accuracy of employee data and payroll processing.
• Prepare journal entries to record payroll expenses on a biweekly basis.
• Manage requested payroll projects as assigned by the Controller and/or CFO.
• Facilitate adjustments to pay or deduction codes with payroll vendor.
• Monitor and analyze expenses compared to the payroll budget for cost forecasting.
• Prepare requested payroll data for the annual 403(b) retirement plan audit.
• Prepare year-end reconciliations and submit necessary government filings.
• Maintain prepaid expenses schedule and prepare monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile all cash account bank statements monthly.
• Analyze balance sheet, revenue, and expenses accounts, and prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare assigned audit schedules for the annual audit process.
• Analyze and complete 340b drug pricing program projects as requested.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements with variance analysis.
• Assist in the annual preparation of the Uniform data System (UDS), Federal Financial Report (FFR), Medicaid and Medicare cost reports.
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and all State and Federal requirements.
• Analyze processes and workflows to improve efficiency.

Benefits

• 39 Days of Paid Time per Year (27 Days PTO, 3 Days Personal, 1 Floating Holiday, 8 Paid Holidays)
• Health Insurance (HMO/PPO/High-Deductible HSA)
• Dental Insurance (DHMO/PPO)
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and pension
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Accident & Critical Illness Plans
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees