Payroll Specialist

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is seeking a Payroll Specialist with experience working for large organizations, preferably non-profits. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the payroll department, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of hourly/salaried payroll for all locations and personnel. FBH is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of presence in Spokane, dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for behavioral health issues to adults, youth, and seniors. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH believes in recovery and helping clients lead fulfilling lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years of payroll experience in an organization with 100+ employees.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel application skills.
Experience working for large organizations, preferably non-profits.
Ability to work well under pressure of tight deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities.
Proactive and solution-oriented approach towards process improvements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong prioritization and time management skills.
Team player with ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Manage confidential and sensitive issues and information.

Nice To Haves

1 year of relevant education at the undergraduate level may be substituted for 1 year of required experience.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance-related field.
Workday payroll processing software experience.
Payroll system conversion experience.

Responsibilities

Process payroll timely, accurately, and compliantly for employees in the organization.
Process employee data including but not limited to new hires, changes, and additional earnings.
Process time and attendance data and reconcile variances.
Assure payroll related tax compliance.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of all payroll deductions and contributions.
Research payroll discrepancies and process necessary corrections.
Resolve employee complaints relating to the payroll system in coordination with Supervisor.
Monitor the shared payroll inbox and process or respond to requests timely.
Provide customer service to employees as related to all payroll functions.
Process and monitor compliance with all wage garnishments or support orders.
Assist with resolving discrepancies between payroll application data and FBH accounting system.
Assist with testing the periodic payroll software upgrades and hot fixes.
Balance W2s and assist with year-end duties.
Maintain and update process documentation and procedures as related to payroll duties.
Maintain at all times confidentiality of sensitive issues and information.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!