Payroll Specialist I

$49,400 - $70,429/Yr

Chas Health - Spokane, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Spokane, WA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist I at CHAS Health plays a crucial role in supporting payroll processes to improve the overall health of the communities served. This position involves maintaining accurate payroll records, processing payroll data, and ensuring compliance with payroll-related reporting requirements. The role is essential for the smooth operation of payroll functions and contributes to the organization's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential payroll records in the payroll system.
• Supports payroll processing by collecting, calculating, and entering data, including adjustments and special pay and deductions.
• Supports payroll-related compliance reporting, including quarterly and annual tax reporting.
• Prepares reporting and responds to requests in support of various audits and/or projects.
• Answers questions from staff members on payroll-related items.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred; some college-level accounting, business or related field courses preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience processing payroll required.
• Payroll software experience required.
• Analyzing information, attention to detail, confidentiality, thoroughness, and general math skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Computer skills, including spreadsheets and 10-key required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment required.

Nice-to-haves

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Benefits

• Loan repayment program
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Loan forgiveness
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan