Payroll Specialist - Cottage Hospital : Job Details

Join Our Team as a Payroll Specialist! Cottage Hospital is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and provide essential support to our accounting operations. In this role, you'll handle bi-weekly payroll, assist with accounts payable, support audits, and help maintain the financial records that keep our hospital running smoothly. Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends, nights,)
• Supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and professional growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in a mission-driven healthcare setting

Apply today and help keep Cottage Hospital running strong - for our patients, our community, and our team! Job Summary The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and supplemental payroll for Cottage Hospital, along with preparing payroll-related reports. This role also provides backup support for accounts payable, assists with audits, and gathers cost report data. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with hospital policies is essential. Duties & Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls, including all associated reporting.
• Prepare monthly payroll data and reports.
• Post journal entries for payroll and accrue unpaid worked hours as needed.
• Compute earned time and process related journal entries.
• Assist with financial and payroll audits.
• Review quarterly 941 returns, SUI reports, W-2s, and other year-end payroll documents.
• Maintain Worker's Compensation Classification Reports.
• Update and track various spreadsheets for audits and cost reporting.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable functions.
• Perform general office tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry, and mail processing.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

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