Physician Finance Analyst - SRS Finance - Sharp Copley - Day Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

11d

About The Position

The Payroll and Finance Analyst is responsible for accurately and promptly calculating, processing, and reporting monthly and semi-monthly payroll for physicians, advanced practice providers, and other staff within Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. The position also supports provider compensation analysis, productivity reporting, and related financial functions to help ensure compliance with employment agreements, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. This is a temporary position for an estimated six-month assignment. The schedule is an eight-hour shift, and employees must begin their shift by 8:45 AM. Weekends and on-call work are not required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of payroll, accounting, or financial analyst experience; healthcare and multi-entity experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or 4 years of relevant accounting, finance, or related experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Knowledge of payroll processes, benefits, taxes, and labor laws.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP payroll or other third-party payroll services.
Experience with QuickBooks and accounts payable practices.
Payroll, accounting, or financial analyst experience in healthcare and in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and calculate complex departmental compensation pools across multiple compensation structures.
Prepare and process payroll, including timecards, stipends, billing-based compensation, administrative pay, retroactive payments, unpaid time adjustments, and final paychecks.
Maintain and verify garnishment data; process payroll deductions such as retirement contributions, garnishments, and taxes in accordance with eligibility and reporting requirements.
Support year-end payroll activities, including accurate W-2s and final payroll adjustments.
Prepare and distribute regular and ad hoc provider compensation and productivity reports.
Calculate performance metrics, including risk-adjusted panel counts and productivity measures.
Investigate and resolve provider payroll and compensation inquiries.
Develop financial, statistical, and operational reports to support senior leadership decision-making; analyze and interpret compensation trends and recommend compensation strategies or improvements.
Audit compensation for alignment with provider contracts and policy; perform quality and accuracy checks on payroll and compensation data.
Maintain documentation and authorization for compensation amounts and changes, and ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, company policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
Keep organized payroll and financial records in accordance with state and federal regulations; stay informed about labor laws, tax regulations, and compensation practices; raise compliance concerns and recommend improvements.
Communicate and collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, physician leadership, and providers; provide professional service in resolving questions and concerns.
Contribute to department meetings and initiatives.
Assist with accounts payable processing, check requests, and expense reporting.
Process deposits and maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
Support special projects, process improvements, and cross-coverage for team analysts.