Accounting, Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Accounting, Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Cook Hospital & Care Center

Full-Time | Day Shift | Accounting

EEO Employer – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Find your belonging at Cook Hospital & Care Center, where compassionate professionals are committed to excellence in care and service. We are seeking a detail-oriented, knowledgeable Accounting, Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support our financial operations and employee benefit programs with accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.

If you thrive in a role that combines payroll expertise, benefits coordination, and accounting functions — we’d love to meet you.

Starting pay is $28.00 per hour for candidates with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree.

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may qualify for a higher starting rate
, based on qualifications and experience.

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO & Sick Time
• Excellent Benefits
• Employee Perks
• Free Wellness Center Membership
• Meaningful Work Serving Our Community

Cook Hospital & Care Center offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full- and part-time employees working 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) or more. Benefits are effective the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement Plans (including PERA)
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO/EIB)
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Wellness Center Membership

(Casual employees accrue Earned Sick and Safe Time as applicable.)

The Accounting, Payroll & Benefits Specialist ensures accurate and confidential administration of payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable, fixed assets, and selected general ledger functions. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the organization.

• Process and administer payroll accurately and in compliance with applicable laws and policies
• Maintain employee payroll, compensation, and benefit records
• Monitor and apply wage adjustments and eligibility changes
• Track and administer leave accruals (PTO/EIB/ESST/PFML)
• Serve as primary contact for time and attendance system
• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement (PERA), and related benefits
• Coordinate enrollments, life events, terminations, and COBRA administration
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, PERA, etc.)
• Maintain I-9 documentation and employee tax records
• Prepare required reports including PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal) submissions
• Support audits, reporting, and regulatory filings
• Coordinate benefit communications, new hire education, and annual benefits fair

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Execute check runs, ACH, and wire payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain vendor records and W-9 documentation
• Prepare and distribute annual 1099 forms
• Manage petty cash and related reconciliations

• Maintain asset records from acquisition through retirement
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger
• Ensure proper classification and reporting

• Maintain accounting structure and GL accounts
• Post journal entries and reconcile assigned accounts
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash activity
• Support annual financial audits
• Process MNCARE payments and reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Payroll and benefits administration experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll regulations
• High attention to detail and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Healthcare or union environment experience
• Experience with governmental retirement systems (PERA)
• Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems

We are driven to provide excellent quality care 24/7.

Our Specialty is YOU!

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Cook Hospital & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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