South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting in the processing of the bi-weekly payroll, along with processing payments for various payroll deductions, pay period reports and W2’s acting as a back-up to the Payroll Coordinator. Provide support for IS and HR to process system updates and respond to staff questions.
Core Duties: (the reason the job exists, essential duties that must be performed for this job)
- Processing of invoices for payments according to organizational policy.
- Reconciles vendor payments and resolve discrepancies.
- Gains knowledge and understands the ADP Payroll system process to include the processing of the bi-weekly payroll from the employee’s time entry to check distribution is completed accurately and timely.
- Ensure payments for various bi-weekly payroll deductions including federal and state taxes are processed according to all legal requirements and accurately.
- Works with IS and HR departments to resolve or address any payroll issues or changes.
- Works with the accounts payable staff to verify, code, and enter vendor invoices and purchase orders. Processes payments (checks, electronic transfers) to vendors.
- Assists leaders with time card questions and entries.
- Answers staff and vendor questions in a timely, professional manner.
- Answers inquiries regarding earnings, deductions, and benefits with completeness, confidentiality and accuracy.
- Support efforts to document the payroll and accounts payable processes.
Other Duties: (list occasional duties, including special projects or duties shared among multiple job titles)
Other appropriate tasks are performed as required.
Minimum Qualifications: (what is required to be hired into this role)
- Three years of payroll (including timecards) / accounts payable experience
Required Certifications, Licensure: (list mandatory requirements to be met at time of hire, or within a specific time period – list the time period if applicable)
Preferred Qualifications/Additional Skills: (desired qualifications or characteristics likely to contribute to success on the job)
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word.
- ADP familiarity a plus
- Familiarity with wage verifications a plus
