Sr. Payroll Accountant

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for supporting payroll accounting, reporting, reconciliations, payroll tax support, system integrations, and payroll-related audit requirements. They serve as a key resource for reporting requests, grant and cost center allocations, internal control support, and payroll tax matters. This role requires strong technical payroll accounting knowledge, attention to detail, the ability to manage complex tax and accounting adjustments, and the ability to partner with other departments.

Essential Job Functions

• Process cost center allocations during payroll processing and complete cost center corrections as needed.

• Support grant allocations in Workday.

• Manage month-end payroll and PTO accrual integrations in Workday.

• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations with respect to payroll operations.

• Create payroll tax corrections and related reconciliations. 

• Complete quarterly Ohio SUI filings and multi-worksite reporting.

• Support payroll tax audits before, during, and after payroll processing.

• Partner with the Payroll Tax Accountant to set up new tax accounts with agencies, ADP, and Workday and other tax-related items.

• Prepare scheduled payroll reports and respond to special reporting requests.

• Help other departments with internal audit reports and documentation requirements.

• Ensure payroll accounting reporting is timely, accurate, and properly documented.

• Use Workday, ADP, and agency portals to manage payroll tax and accounting-related activities.

• Respond to HR ServiceNow tickets related to cost center corrections and payroll tax questions.

• Identify process improvements and recommend changes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Manage escheatment processes for outstanding payroll checks and maintain documentation related to payroll check escheatment activity.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• FPC or CPP (preferred)

Education

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or comparable discipline (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or comparable discipline (preferred)

Work Experience

• 5 years of payroll or payroll accounting experience. (required)

• Previous experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting (for example, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) (required)

• Experience supporting payroll audits or internal control reviews. (preferred)

• Knowledge of payroll processing, grant accounting and cost center allocation processes in Workday. (preferred)

• Associate must live & work within the Continental US

Skills

• Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail

• Collaboration with accounting and other sub-functions

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Analytical and problem solving abilities

• Strong working knowledge of payroll accounting reconciliations and reporting.

• Experience using Workday strongly preferred.

• Outstanding written and verbal skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• High level of accuracy and accountability

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com