Payroll Specialist

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a full time Payroll Specialist for our central business office in Westerville, OH. Central Ohio Primary Care is a network of more than 80 practices and serves more than 400,000 patients. However, what’s most notable isn’t our size, but that we have grown beyond the primary care office. We have a hospitalist team with physicians at hospitals across the region, we’re opening more SameDay Centers, and are expanding our ancillary services. We are leading the nation with a system that supports the entire care of each COPC patient. A model we believe is THE BEST FOR PRIMARY CARE.

The Payroll Specialist is a vital contributor to our Accounting services and will process bi-weekly payroll for approx. 2,000 employees (both hourly & salary) across our 80+ locations in Central Ohio. This position is also responsible for all other payroll related duties including but not limited to 401k contribution processing, garnishments, and benefit deductions.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried associates on a bi-weekly basis.

• Process and calculate retirement earnings such as: 401(k) contributions, Profit sharing and 401(k) Employer match true ups. 

• Prepare payroll and other related journal entries.

• Prepare account reconciliations for payroll accounts.

• Review, research and respond to employee questions regarding pay issues.

• Manage pending pay items and retro calculations.

• Process and approve actions input by managers to ensure completeness for payroll processing.

• Run payroll reports – standard and custom.

• Assist in year-end data review and compliance.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education, Licensures & Certifications 

• Required:  High School diploma or GED
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years’ Payroll processing experience.
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years Accounting General Ledger experience.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent education and experience.

 

B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate to employees and Physicians at all levels of the organization.
• Innovative problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience with 401(k) calculations, courtesy tax issues, retro earnings, employee payroll questions, running payroll reports and assisting with year-end compliance.
• Ability to execute job duties with precision and superior attention to detail.
• Strong computer and system skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Workday experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with Payroll & Timekeeping platforms, as well as HR Information Systems (HRIS); UKG experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations.
• Ability to work on a team, be flexible, and display a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and organize work effectively in order to complete daily tasks efficiently and on time.
• Ability to understand complex GL coding.