Payroll Coordinator I - Full Time - Days

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  • Mohawk Valley Health System
Job Summary
Location
Utica ,NY
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
25 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Payroll Coordinator I - Full Time - DaysnnDepartment: FINANCIAL OFFICEnnJob SummarynnThe Payroll Coordinator I performs a variety of routine verifying and posting duties in the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll cycles, and assists during payroll processing. Reconciles, prepares, and maintains accurate records of all employee deductions. Maintains and audits the automated Time and Attendance System and notifies preparers of discrepancies. Work is performed in accordance with the established philosophy, goals and objectives of the Hospital and the Finance Department.nnCore Job ResponsibilitiesnnPrepares correction sheets from previous pay period submitted by the departments for late P.E.A.R.s (Payroll Edit Authorization Requests), missed punches, and payroll errors to be manually keyed into the payroll system. Includes appropriate documentation as backup to each correction.nnMeets all deadlines as required for pay period processing.nnHandles all employee phone calls pertaining to payroll in a professional, courteous manner. Initiates any corrective actions necessary, reviewing any requested deviations from hospital policy with the Payroll Manager prior to any action.nnMaintains and updates deduction records for all employees i.e., direct deposits, garnishments, internal sales, etc. Receives information from various sources including Human Resources and individual employees. Initiates any follow-up action to ensure balancing to the general ledger withholding accounts.nnPrepares check requests for all deductions to be submitted to outside agencies including TSA companies, state and local governments (garnishees), and banks in a timely manner.nnFollows payroll system procedures, policies, and departmental procedures.nnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnEducation/Experience RequirementsnnREQUIRED:nnHigh school diploma plus associate degree in business or accounting or equivalent work experience.nnMinimum of one year of experience, preferably in a business office setting.nnStrong attention to detail.nnStrong organizational skills and priority setting ability is required. Ability to assimilate information from many sources in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.nnMust possess strong interpersonal skills, with considerable patience, tact and diplomacy as well as good telephone etiquette.nnProficient in computer knowledge and MS Excel, and a demonstrated ability to learn new software.nnPREFERRED:nnAssociates degree in accounting or business.nnLicensure/Certification RequirementsnnDisclaimernnQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.nnSuccessful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.nnJob DetailsnnReq Id 92595nnDepartment FINANCIAL OFFICEnnShift DaysnnShift Hours Worked 8.00nnFTE 1nnWork Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HRnnEmployee Status A1 - Full-TimennUnion Non-UnionnnPay Range $21- $24/Hourly