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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Life Care Center of Port Orchard
Port Orchard, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $24 - $31 DOE

Anticipated start date: 8/24/2026

Benefits (Full-Time)
  • Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
  • Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
  • (Subject to company policy and approval)
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval)
  • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles


Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
  • Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
  • Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
  • A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
  • (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)


Position Summary

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for all data management and processing of vendorpayments and associate payroll in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
  • Data entry experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
  • Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of theadministration department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: accounts payable, payroll, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Record A/P transactions accurately and in a timely manner
  • Accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements
  • Process facility payroll accurately and in a timely manner
  • Prepare and verify quarterly payroll reports timely
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $24 - $31

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