Payroll and Timekeeping Analyst

About the role

This position is responsible for compiling, verifying, maintaining, and distributing payroll related data, providing reports/spreadsheets related to payroll, systems support, and training to managers for the automated payroll process. This position also supports payroll on Workforce Management, participates in special committees/projects, coordinates and processes specific legislated payroll responsibilities involving tax concerns, child support orders, tax levies and garnishments. This position coordinates and processes specific legislated payroll responsibilities involving tax concerns, child support orders, tax levies and garnishments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, updates, and tests payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Creates, updates and reviews spreadsheets and reports, and troubleshoots system problems.
• Imports files to and exports files from applicable payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Maintains a strong relationship with technology partners and vendors.
• Stays current on payroll related system and regulatory updates.
• Regularly interfaces with payroll software vendor.
• Identifies and develops audits/query reports to ensure compliance and prevent errors related to payroll processing.
• Ensures accurate tracking and timely reporting of federal and state taxes in compliance with IRS and state mandates.
• Calculates adjustments in multiple systems to correct taxable earnings errors, add or reduce wages, time accrual and employee deductions.
• Prepares and reviews year end W2 forms.
• Identifies and corrects errors in pay.
• Calculates and corrects time records, corrects payment and deduction information, and generates manual checks as needed.
• Audits contracted employee time records for completeness and accuracy.
• Aid accounting by researching errors in the general ledger.
• Properly tracks, adjusts and/or refunds deductions as necessary.
• Processes all garnishments, wage assignments and levies to ensure all legal requirements are met.
• Calculates employee exempt earnings and deduction amounts for input into the payroll system.
• Captures and communicates withholding amount to employee, creditor, governmental agency or attorney.
• Maintains employee files and logs.
• Ensures accurate placing, processing and tracking of accruals, deductions and adjustments of the PTO plan(s) in place.
• Develops and runs queries, audit and monitor time accrual transactions.
• Advises Finance when adjusting entries are necessary.
• Assists employees and management with the time and attendance system.
• Provides weekly, monthly and/or special requested reports.
• Provides training to time card editors requiring assistance.
• Able to perform a full payroll process in the absence of the payroll manager.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent knowledge and/or experience in payroll or finance.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with payroll systems under limited supervision.
• Knowledge of state and federal law as applicable to garnishments, employment taxes, employee benefits and /or employment issues.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, communication (written and oral) and customer service skills.
• Proven analytical and mathematical skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to create complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledgeable of office desktop software products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
• Experience With Lawson And Kronos Systems Preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Skills

• Leadership
• Organizational
• Communication (written and oral)
• Customer Service
• Analysis
• Mathematics
• Project Management
• Confidentiality
• Computer Skills
• Spreadsheet Creation
• Office Software

Benefits

• Compensation $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with employer match
• Educational Benefits FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)

Schedule

EXEMPT Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts Monday - Friday

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education
Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
Benefits medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
Education Benefits FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
Other Benefits Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)

Schedule

EXEMPT Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts Monday - Friday