Sr. Accountant, Payroll

Select Medical•Addison, TX

About The Position

Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company. With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees. The Sr Accountant, Payroll is responsible for the accounting for Concentra's payroll cycles including benefits, payroll taxes and accruals. The Sr Accountant, Payroll will also provide support to department leaders and work closely with leadership on monthly accounting, analysis and reporting, while continuously maintaining all controls, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Accounting or Finance
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Customarily has at least the following experience: 5 years
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), critical problem solving and analytical skills; detail oriented.
Demonstrated experience with payroll related accounting and analysis.
Superior computer skills, experience with Oracle, UKG and Hyperion a plus.
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements and internal controls.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Recognize and identify areas of risk or potential improvement.
Possess a continual sense of curiosity and creativity to improve processes.

Nice To Haves

Superior computer skills, experience with Oracle, UKG and Hyperion a plus.

Responsibilities

Run the costing process in the Oracle Payroll system, working with payroll and accounting personnel to timely correct any errors.
Execute the process to transfer data from Oracle Payroll.
Review the resulting payroll journal entry, correcting any errors and prepare for posting.
Calculate and record accruals related to payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and PTO, ensuring all entries are in accordance with GAAP.
Responsible for all of the accounting activities for assigned support departments in the company, including journal entries, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and budget.
Calculate and record monthly FTEs.
Provide leadership with analysis on accrual balances during the month end close process.
Prepare assigned balance sheet and cash reconciliations monthly, notifying leadership of any issues and / or items to resolve.
Follow existing policies and procedures to ensure an effective system of internal controls is maintained and identify potential areas of risk or improvement.
Work closely with the Concentra payroll, benefits and tax teams to understand their processes and impacts to accounting and Internal Controls.
Demonstrates ability to work with sensitive information, such as compensation, and maintain confidentiality.
Assist with the integration of acquisitions into our financial systems and processes.
Participate in system upgrades / patches, including testing and updating documentation.
Assist with audit support when needed.
Participate in other projects, analysis or reporting as requested by leadership.