Job Description

Job Description

SCP Post Acute Services, LLC (Pinnacle Care Providers & Preferred Podiatry Group) is hiring a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This will be a full-time opportunity with a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL.

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Overview

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The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll across the Company, ensuring clinicians and staff are paid in a timely, organized, and professional manner. An understanding of payroll and timekeeping systems, payroll taxation and reporting, and general accounting concepts are critical competencies for this position.

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Key Responsibilities

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● Process bi-weekly & monthly payroll using Paylocity for all employees ensuring timeliness, accuracy and extreme confidentiality.

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● Serve as business owner of the payroll and time tracking modules of Paylocity, being the key internal point of contact for questions, administration, implementation of upgrades/new features.

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● Generate all direct deposits, ad hoc in-house payroll checks, reissues and stop payments, and respond to employee questions and requests.

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● Ensure appropriate state and local taxation for all employees.

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● In collaboration with HR department, ensure that all authorized payroll information is reviewed, processed, updated and maintained in the payroll system.

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● Work cross-functionally with HR to optimize the payroll process, including assessing and documenting processes and implementing process improvements.

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● In collaboration with HR department, prepare and issue annual W-2s.

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● Accurately prepares all payroll reports and general ledger interfaces in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.

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● Prepare payroll registers, tax filings support, and related compliance reports (federal, state, and multi- state).

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● Support month-end close, internal/external audits, and workers' comp and benefits audits.

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● Support harmonization of payroll processes, vendor master files, and payroll systems for future add-on acquisitions.

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● Identify and help implement improvements to controls, approval workflows, and process efficiency (e.g., payroll automation tools).

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● Demonstrate dedication to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.

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● Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications & Experience

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Education

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● Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting preferred

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Experience & Qualifications

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● 3+ years of payroll processing experience

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● Payroll tax filing knowledge – Federal, state, local and unemployment

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● Multi-state payroll and W-2 experience

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● Demonstrated strong attention to detail, dependability, and consistency

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● Excellent organizational and time management skills

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● Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

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● Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently

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● Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills

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● Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, with advanced Excel skills, as well as database familiarity

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● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

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● Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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● Experience supporting physician practice, ambulatory care, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare service organizations.

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● Experience processing payroll with Paylocity

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● Experience with Sage Intacct ERP

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● Payroll system implementation experience

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● Certified Payroll Professional or other payroll certification

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● Certified Public Accountant

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area

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