What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant I - Accounting position at Baxter Health?
SUMMARY:
The Payroll-Accountant I is responsible for processing hospital payroll, building and maintaining UKG timekeeping and payroll system software, to include, hyperfind queries, screen widgets, work rules, pay rules, pay codes, deductions, and user access. Run and balance UKG interfaces for general labor posting, pension, and other interfaces. Reconcile general ledger accounts; payroll general ledger and prepaid accounts. Must have knowledge of TTE clocking and time calculations for variety of premium pays and overtime types to assist with daily productivity. Knowledge of IRS and Labor regulations, tax filings for 990, 941 and 5500’s, corporate tax return 1120. Create files for various data requests for grants, cost report, wage index, pension and workers’ compensation audits. Prepare financial statements and perform administrative duties of hospital purchase card bank site and journal voucher upload.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Bachelor Degree in Accounting preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications: Not applicable
Other: Highly proficient in Excel, proficient in Word, some Access knowledge. Knowledge of State and Federal tax requirements and reporting including, hospital 990, tax 941 and benefit plans 5500. Knowledge of labor laws and IRS regulations.
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Safety Sensitive Designation
Not applicable
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist, and occasionally lift 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment:
Office setting, within a hospital environment
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Office staff: 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts