Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Job Location:

St. Paul, MN 55104, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day

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!

Applicants must currently reside in Minnesota to be considered for this position.

• Pay: $30.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, Monday–Friday
• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• On-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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…