Payroll Processor

Avamere • Wilsonville, OR

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation by managing payroll processes, including calculating wages, processing payments, and maintaining records, while adhering to tax laws and regulations. Be knowledgeable of our Payroll/HR software and other technological tools to communicate clearly and accurately with employees and managers regarding our payroll processes and answer questions regarding paychecks, benefits/deductions, and taxes.
Over 25 years Avamere has provided short term and long-term rehab to geriatric patients throughout Oregon and Washington. Over 4300 employees in Oregon and Washington have joined our team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members. Post-Acute Care is an important part of the recovery after surgery and other medical conditions that require a bit more hands-on care before the patient returns home. Our teams specialize in post-acute care, focusing on skilled nursing services, rehabilitation, and therapy, as well as discharge planning and support services. Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, additional schooling or training highly preferred.
• Must have 1+ years of experience processing payroll, or in a similar accounting field.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and payroll principles and procedures.
• Highly detail orientated.
• Excellent communication and verbal skills (both written and oral) in order to effectively solve problems with other employees, all levels of Avamere staff and third parties external to Avamere.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate and solve problems with minimal assistance.
• Understanding of modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.
• Proven capability for effective use of computer systems including spreadsheet, word processing and email software.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Must maintain a high standard of confidentiality and honesty.
• Must work effectively as a team member, with management staff and must be able to work independently and/or unsupervised.

Nice To Haves

• UltiPro & Dimensions timekeeping system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit timekeeping records for compliance and established standards.
• Process all new hires, employee maintenance requests, and terminations.
• Process all manual/off cycle pay per company and state guidelines.
• Process semi-monthly payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, deductions, and withholdings.
• Review and audit semi-monthly payrolls.
• Daily monitor the payroll department mail and email inboxes, researching all issues with follow-through to resolution.
• Escalate issues when appropriate.
• Process wage garnishments and Child Support requests.
• Generates and distributes monthly reporting such as Union, BLS, New Hire, and other required reporting.
• Work with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and financial statements.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with customers, both internal and external.
• Assist with documentation on payroll processes and maintain filing for the department.
• Assists with other special projects as required.
• Cross train with the entire Payroll department and document procedures.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, 100% match up to 3% of your annual income.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED