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Director, AP and Payroll
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What they do
A Payroll Accountant organizes and maintains payroll records and makes employment-related tax payments for a company and its employees. Calculates employee paychecks and tax and benefit withholding amounts. Completes reports on employee compensation. Reviews payroll and tax documents as needed for audits.
$97,913 / year median in Massachusetts
+2% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Supervise and overs various functions of the accounting department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and perform all activities necessary to process all invoices for all entities for Merrimack Health paid accurately and approved timely. Annually reconciliation of all 1099s for completion and preparation. Reviews vendor statements for reconciliation of invoices. Works with all vendors on cash needs. Prepares a cash forecast of needs for the weekly, monthly and annually to ensure compliance with covenants. Establish roles and limits per Manager, Director, Senior Leader, CFO and CEO. Balances the work with AP Supervisor so that all employees are productive. Reviews check runs before done to validate we are complying with all taxes needed. Reviews all check runs working with accountants for recording of checks. Works with the accountants on Abandon Property by reviewing the outstanding checks for AP and Payroll and does what is necessary to clear and get employees and vendors checks cashed. Communicate monthly with Managers/Directors of Merrimack Health on timing for AP invoices and what is needed. Coordinate and perform all activities necessary to process multiple weekly and bi-weekly payrolls on a timely basis to ensure employees are paid correctly. Review and audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards. Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating Merrimack Health wide policies related to Accounts Payable, Payroll and Time and Attendance functions. Ensure Payroll and Time and Attendance function in compliance with all Federal and State regulations and make necessary changes with any new or modified legislation. Attend Department of Labor seminars to stay up to date with pending regulations and enforcement. Manage all FTEs associated with Accounts Payable and Payroll. Ensure timely payments for all retirement plans including 403B and 457 plans. Research and implement the latest best practices for AP and Payroll processes. Communicate with hospital managers and/or department managers to review labor hours and ensure accuracy of all payroll and benefits for each employee. General reporting as needed from Time and Attendance system. Maintain payroll files for all employees Prepare manual checks and generate required input data, including application of knowledge of Federal/State/Local tax withholding regulations to determine what taxes to withhold under a variety of situations. Prepare budget reports monthly and annually for Budget Manager. Integration between Time and Attendance system and Payroll system Troubleshoot all issues regarding Payroll. Create and maintain reports for managers. Prepares payroll hours and pay type variance reports for Controller, CFO and Fiscal Services All other related duties as assigned
Location:
Merrimack Health
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Fiscal Services Schedule:
8:00am - 4:30pm, Days
Benefits
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings