Accountant, Accounting​/Finance Hybrid

Overview

You Matter Here!

Heywood Healthcare values our employees. We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generious earned time off. come work where you will matter!

Hours: 40-Hours, Days, Monday - Friday, Hybrid

$28.27 - $37.30

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant with a strong focus on payroll to support our accounting and finance operations. This role is responsible for assisting with the processing of payrollaccurately and on time; assisting with completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly &/or annual regulatory filings;complete all necessary payroll related reconciliations; ensuring compliance with all applicable laws; and assisting with general accounting functions.

The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, comfortable working with confidential employee and financial data, works well under pressure, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions
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• Demonstrate ability to review employee time-cards for accuracy
• Exhibits ability to ensure wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions were calculated correctly
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings history
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and related filings
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, benefits, and employee changes
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals
• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports
• Assist with other general accounting duties as needed (journal entries, reconciliations, reporting
• Exhibits knowledge and assists with month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals

Statement of Other Duties
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This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described in this document.

Behavioral Attributes:The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility,initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analyticalthinking and information seeking.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction),and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Years of experience may be utilized in lieu of Associates Degree

Minimum Work Experience

• 2+ years of accounting experience, with significant payroll processing exposure and/or experience
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax filings, and compliance requirements

Required Skills

• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., Kronos / UKG Dimensions or similar)
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills