Job Description Summary:

Logan Health is looking for a Payroll Specialist to joint their team here in Kalispell, MT!

We offer great benefits such as a fitness center membership discount and generous matching 401(k)!

This position performs payroll functions for Logan Health (LH) and related entities. The duties may include, processing of bi-weekly payroll data, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with IRS, federal, state and local regulations, and LH procedures and policies.

Qualifications:

Associates degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Certified Payroll Professional preferred.  Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.Minimum of three (3) years’ specific payroll experience required.Minimum of three (3) years general accounting experience preferred.Experience with API Time & Attendance and Workday HRIS preferred. Possess knowledge of multi state payrolls, unions, and IRS tax forms (940 and 941) preferred.Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

Analyzes data trends, abstracts data, creates timely reports, and makes recommendations to the leadership team.Creates and participates in the training, implementation, testing, building, and maintenance of computer system programs and updates.Acts as the primary resource for the API Time & Attendance software system.Maintains timecards in accordance with system pay policies and practices per department protocol.Collaborates with constituents to support time off requests, inter-department floating accuracy, training, and education on clocking and pay code utilization.Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking all tasks and in all interactions.Works in collaboration with Human Resources (HR) to process the time and attendance duties per LH standards.  Audits and filters the time and attendance system to identify errors.Assists appropriate stakeholders in analysis reporting verifications.Performs Initial Payroll Process duties per department procedures and protocol.  These items include, but are not limited to; uploads time cards to Workday HRIS payroll system, corrects timecard rejects, balances time and attendance file and readies for import to payroll system, enters payroll discrepancy data, enters ETB adjustments, computes garnishment orders, calculates payroll, initiates payroll reports and audits for missing employees, withholdings and/or earnings overrides and checks for balancing.Performs Intermediate Payroll Process duties per department protocol to include, but not limited to; creates payroll and withholding reports, posts payroll, compiles and processes direct deposit files, and completes ACH process for direct deposits.Performs Final Payroll Process duties per department protocol to include, but not limited to; compiles direct deposit vouchers and reports, balances the payroll check register, compiles payroll reports for stakeholders, Pension File validation and benefit plan validation support reports.Performs Post Payroll Process duties per department protocol to include, but not limited to; distributes reports, files documentation, and locks the time and attendance records.Performs other general and additional payroll duties as identified by leadership and per department protocol.  These duties include, but are not limited to; researches payroll discrepancy forms, processes Critical Payment Delays, processes pay for final terminations, processes changes in 401K loans, and system updates/conversions.Performs monthly and quarterly duties to include, but not limited to; assists with quarterly reconciliation and preparation of IRS 941 forms, MT UI-5 Files, and other State Reporting.Performs year end duties as identified by leadership to include, but not limited to; assists assigned leadership with year-end reconciliation and preparation of W2 tax documents.Works in collaboration with Accounts Payable (AP) in preparing requests for Payroll-related Vendor payments.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health, Dental, and Vison insurance401(k) with generous matchingEmployer-provided life insuranceVoluntary life and disability insurance optionsCritical Illness and Voluntary Accident optionsEmployee assistance program (EAP)FSA or HSA optionFree parkingPaid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bankEmployee referral programTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and moreLogan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

Criminal background check

Reference checks

Drug Screening

Health and Immunizations Screening

Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.