About the Opportunity
Aligned Providers (AP), an innovative and rapidly growing contract management services group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to conduct payroll processing for the organization.
The Payroll Clerk for Aligned Providers is a vital role that is responsible for processing teammate payroll in an accurate and timely manner. This position involves a variety of tasks related to payroll processing, tax calculations, and data management.
Job Type: Non-Exempt, Full-time
Location: Remote
Reporting: This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer of Aligned Providers, or designee.
Essential Duties
The position is responsible to perform the following, but not limited to key items:
- Process bi-monthly payroll, including regular wages, overtime pay, commissions, and bonuses
- Calculate and withhold federal, state, and local taxes, as well as other deductions like garnishments and health insurance contributions
- Calculate pay wages
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the payroll system, including hours worked, pay rates, tax withholdings, and deductions
- Generate and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations, and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and initiate direct deposit payments
- Address and respond to inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns
- Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations that may impact payroll processing
- Maintain a secure and confidential environment for payroll data
- Assist with onboarding new hires by collecting and inputting payroll information
- Prepare reports for various entities related to payroll data
- Prepare and file necessary tax forms, such as W-2's and 1099's
- Utilize payroll software to process payroll efficiently and accurately
- Assist with other HR functions as needed
- Fund retirement post payroll processing
- Conduct off-cycle payroll deposits upon request
- Other duties as assigned
Performing other accounting duties and supporting the Finance team and other senior staff in the organization, as required, or assigned.
Expectations of Teammate
Our core values are all aligned around a culture of service to our hospital partners and our staff.
- Trust- Always do the right thing
- Growth- Continuously build on past success
- Partnership- Every relationship is essential to our success
- Quality- Constantly enhance experiences by replicating successful practices & innovations
To be successful a Payroll Clerk, you should have a solid working knowledge of basic accounting principles and a familiarity with processing payroll. You should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.
A successful Payroll Clerk will possess a set of prerequisite skills to qualify them for this position:
- Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop with a growing company
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant with the team
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
- Deft organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the company
Work Environment
- Remote
- May work under stressful circumstances at times
Minimum Qualifications
Education
One year certificate from college or technical school; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or
Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Licensure/Certification
Professional certification a plus.
Experience
- Previous experience in a payroll clerk role
- Previous experience with processing payroll
- Experience with payroll software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
- Technical expertise
Preferred
Healthcare industry experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to train and learn
- Ability to work with little or minimum supervision
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and complete required duties
- Exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Resilient and flexible
- Ability to provide consistency in messaging and actions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations
- Time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Occasional weekends as needed
This position requires successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening, which are conditions of employment.
- Background Investigation: We will verify the information you provided, such as your employment history, education, and references. Depending on the position and local laws, a criminal background check may also be conducted. You are obligated to disclose any information that may be revealed in the background check. Falsification or misrepresentation of information may negatively impact your candidacy.
- Drug Screening: You will be required to undergo a drug screening test. A positive test result for illegal substances, refusal to take the test, or tampering with the results may lead to the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment.