PAYROLL SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Controller, the Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, associated withholdings, and taxes. This role is responsible for payroll reporting to the IRS, the State of Wyoming, and other regulatory agencies, while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to all policies and procedures. Performs additional duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Processes employee payroll and related payroll reports. Provides customer service by answering employee inquiries and resolving any discrepancies in payroll and KRONOS records. Accurately interprets and applies hospital and department policies as the relate to employee pay/benefit issues. Computes garnishments and other court-ordered payments each pay period. Prepares documentation to initiate deductions. Processes correction checks, stop payment orders, and replacement checks. Reviews payroll reports and documentation for completeness and accuracy and corrects discrepancies. Gathers and maintains departmental statistical data for use in productivity, financial reporting, and Medicare cost report. Responsible for billing and collection non-patient accounts receivable on a monthly basis. Ensures physicians and other medical practitioners are paid according to contract. Responsible for daily cash balance and daily deposit reconciliation spreadsheet. Actively participates in Strategic Quality Management for the department and organization. Actively participates in Customer/Guest Relations and Mandatory Education programs. Ensures that expenditures for job related activities are within budgetary constraints. Courteously answers telephones and greets visitors, answers questions in an appropriate manner, uses AIDET at all times. Follows hospital and department policies and procedures. Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures. Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices. Ensures confidentiality of all protected information. Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education Associates degree preferred Licensure None Experience Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in payroll. Certifications required See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy. PIe7a56131c6a0-8208