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PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Liberty Health
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

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PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Job Description:

  • Prepare and process multiple payrolls weekly in Lawson S3 system utilizing Work Force Mgmt. Web Time and Healthwyse.
  • Prepare and maintain assigned payroll 941’s and cash flow spreadsheets.
  • Set up direct deposit information. Follow up as needed with facilities to ensure direct deposit information is complete.
  • Forward unemployment claims to appropriate facility. Partner with the appropriate facility to ensure timely processing of claims.
  • Prepare and type quarterly reports, e.g. 940, 941, SUTA, etc.
  • Process 401k transmissions and deferred compensation.
  • Set up, prepare and process garnishments for assigned payrolls. Coordinate with accounting to ensure prompt accurate payments to garnishee.
  • Prepare and process year-end reports, W-2’s, Annual Tax Reconciliations, and other State and Federal Reports in compliance with Federal and State requirements.
  • Provide assistance as need to ensure ALL payroll processes are complete.
  • Partner with HR on dissemination of HR related materials, e.g. 401k, medical/health enrollment and miscellaneous notices as needed.
  • Open, sort and distribute mail.

Job Requirements:

  • 4 year degree in applicable field of study and/or equivalent combination of experience and education including above average math and English skills; demonstrating effective written/spoken language skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including but not limited to: writs of garnishments, child support, levies, subpoenas, non-resident alien and U.S. tax treaties.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting practices, regulations and procedures.
  • Must possess exceptional writing skills to partner with Accounting and Human Resources to prepare, update, consolidate and disseminate in-house policies and procedures manuals, payroll processing instructions, and payroll manuals for facility usage, e.g. HealthWyse, Lawson, WFM, Cerner, PTCT and Meditech.
  • Must be a team player, reliable and willing to assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Must be proficient in Excel/Word/ MS Office.

Visit www.libertycareers.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.

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