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Sr Accountant - Payroll

Carle Health · Champaign, Illinois, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipHospitals and Health Care
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In short

The Senior Payroll Accountant supports the Payroll Manager by reconciling payroll liability accounts, managing payroll tax filings, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. They also assist in complex financial reporting, payroll system maintenance, and the administration of executive retirement plans.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Payroll accountingGeneral ledgerPayroll tax complianceFinancial reportingData analysisTax return filingKronosLawson HR

ALSO MENTIONED

PayrollAccountingGeneral LedgerTax ReturnsComplianceFinancial ReportingKronosLawson HRPayroll TaxesRegulatory Reporting

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant accounting work experience. Proficiency in payroll systems and a strong understanding of tax regulations are essential for this role.

About the employer

Carle Health

Redefining healthcare around you.

Carle Health provides personalized care you can trust and count on. With 16,000 team members, eight hospitals and higher learning institutions across Illinois, we combine clinical excellence and innovation to support your health journey.

INDUSTRY
Hospitals and Health Care
COMPANY
Nonprofit
FOUNDED
1946
HEADQUARTERS
Urbana, IL
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
1 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this Carle Health role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Overview The Senior Payroll Accountant/Analyst supports the Payroll Manager by performing a variety of accounting, reporting and analyst functions within the payroll area. Qualifications Certifications: , Education: Experience In Lieu of Education: Accounting; Bachelor's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience: Accounting

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Overview

The Senior Payroll Accountant/Analyst supports the Payroll Manager by performing a variety of accounting, reporting and analyst functions within the payroll area.

Qualifications

Certifications: , Education: Experience In Lieu of Education: Accounting; Bachelor's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience: Accounting

Responsibilities

Reconciles multiple payroll liability accounts and posts any required general ledger adjustments. Work from home, out of state employees – payroll portion (increased jurisdictions, filings, and registrations; management/maintenance of payroll taxes for these employees).Submit payments and file the various state tax returns. Assist manager in providing and analyzing payroll data for a variety of regulatory, legal and other reporting purposes. Assist in year-end payroll processes and provide backup support for critical payroll tasks and processing. Coordination of payroll tax returns for not-for-profit organizations in addition to other non-health insurance for-profit entity returns. This also includes the general compiling, documenting, monitoring, and review of payroll tax forms. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations by facilitating and filing returns and tax payments. Responds to related tax correspondence by researching federal, state, and local taxation issues and recommends tax strategies. An organizational resource for tax education and support, collaboration with consultants related to Carle payroll tax returns, and coordination of audits as necessary. Review, validate and if necessary correct incoming financial data to ensure its integrity for accurate financial reporting. Continual growth in job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications. Payroll system setup and maintenance for new jurisdictions, cost Center maintenance for Kronos and Lawson HR. Semi-monthly Physician Payroll Processor, assist in maintaining PR Balancing Sheet. Maintaining payroll portion of executive retirement plans – 451 & 457. Assist in editing Kronos training documents/modules, participating in HR/PR bi-weekly collaboration meetings. Preparing complex reports/data such as Sullivan Cotter Workforce Insights 360 (for HR), assistance with 990 salary data, annual budgeting for executive salaries, annual Workman’s Compensation data, and assistance with Bureau Labor of Statistics reports.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.72per hour - $58per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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