Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist

For more than 130 years, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has been a trusted leader in senior care in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. Our organization provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice services.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This position is ideal for a seasoned payroll professional who takes ownership of the payroll process, understands complex payroll regulations, and enjoys solving problems.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance, resolving payroll issues, and supporting financial reporting and accounting functions.

If you are a payroll professional who enjoys working independently, improving processes, and being the go-to resource for payroll expertise, we would love to hear from you!

Pay & Schedule Pay: $30.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday–Friday Work Arrangement:
Hybrid Benefits At  Episcopal Homes, we value the experience and dedication our employees bring to our organization. Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time offOn-site childcare with an employee discount

Scholarships and professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness resources

On-site fitness center and warm-water therapy pool Employee dining and campus amenities

What You'll DoPayroll Management & Compliance Independently manage and process accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll.

Review and audit employee timecards, payroll changes, deductions, and approvals.

Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and organizational policies.

Research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies involving taxes, garnishments, benefits, retroactive pay, PTO, and employee compensation.

Process special and off-cycle payrolls as needed.

Maintain accurate payroll records, reconciliations, year-to-date totals, and employee deductions.

Prepare payroll reports and required regulatory filings, including CMS reporting for skilled nursing.

Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and internal processes.

Accounting & Financial Support Partner closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure accurate employee information and payroll transactions.

Assist with payroll reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting functions.

Support financial, 403(b), workers' compensation, and other payroll-related audits.

Assist with financial data entry, cost reports, and payroll-related accounting activities.

Research discrepancies and provide accurate payroll information for financial reporting.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving Serve as a knowledgeable payroll resource for employees, managers, Finance, and Human Resources.

Independently investigate and resolve payroll questions and concerns.

Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Recommend improvements to payroll procedures and internal controls.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of computerized payroll processing experience; 5+ years strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage payroll processing and resolve complex payroll issues.

Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholding, deductions, and wage and hour requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Ability to work independently, take…