Staff Accountant

About the role

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for recording, verifying, and reconciling payroll transactions. This role supports payroll processing, account reconciliations, and compliance with tax laws across multiple states. You will also work closely with HR and our external payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger and intercompany accounts.
• Ensure compliance with state unemployment and withholding tax rules.
• Help apply for new tax accounts in different states.
• Support monthly and yearly financial closings.
• Provide payroll information for audits.
• Keep payroll data secure and confidential.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting and payroll processes.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with payroll systems or accounting software is a plus.

Benefits

• Work from Home opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

About the company

At The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), we prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare. Founded by physicians in 1988, CHCP has been dedicated to providing career-focused education and hands-on training that helps students build the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s healthcare industry. That same commitment to student success extends to our teams. At CHCP, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative culture united by a shared purpose: changing lives through education and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Now part of HCA Healthcare, CHCP combines a student-focused environment with the strength of one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.