APLA Health: Payroll Specialist

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV.

We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually.

We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment.

For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services.

Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve.

For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.Org.________________________________________We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!We offer: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) Long Term Disability Group Term Life and AD& D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts 10 Paid Holidays 3 Personal Days 10 Vacation Days 12 Sick Days Metro reimbursement or free parking Employer Matched 403b Retirement PlanThis is a great opportunity to make a difference!________________________________________POSITION SUMMARY:This position is primarily responsible for the accurate processing of payroll, payroll reconciliation, entering and updating employee payroll data, administration of payroll system, and assisting with the administration of employee-related benefits.

This position is responsible for communicating with payroll vendors to coordinate timely payroll processing and distribution.

This position will serve as a point of contact for payroll and assist with new hire orientation to introduce new employees to company payroll procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:?

Accurately enter new hire information into the payroll system.?

Accurately enter changes to employee payroll data including salary changes, retirement plan deductions, funding allocations, and other payroll-related transactions.?

Review timesheet submissions, verify appropriate approvals have been made.?

Review pay calculations and deductions for accuracy.?

Maintain garnishment records, apply required deductions accordingly, and prepare remittances.?

Transmit payroll to Paycom for processing.?

Communicate with Paycom to resolve technical issues that may arise.?

Prepare and distribute manual paychecks when required i.E., final paychecks for terminating employees and paychecks to employees who have not elected direct deposit.?

Prepare journal entries for payroll-related expenses.?

Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local payroll regulations and apply accordingly.?

Receive and respond to employee inquiries regarding paycheck and benefits, escalating issues when necessary.?

Research and correct payroll-related errors.?

Maintain workers compensation, and 403(b) reports.?

Assist with gathering documentation and reports for departmental audits.?

Assist with New Hire Orientation as requested, including employee review of payroll procedures and overview of benefits in the Cafeteria Plan.?

Assist with benefits enrollment in Paycom as requested.?

Support other departmental positions as needed.OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.REQUIREMENTS:Training and Experience:?

Associate degree OR High school diploma or GED and 2 years’ experience in payroll.?

3+ years payroll experience using an electronic payroll system required; Paycom experience preferred.?

Knowledge of payroll regulations including overtime, garnishment, withholdings, terminations, etc.?

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus.?

Experience working with Abila MIP accounting software preferred.?

Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less.

The position requires daily use of a computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:COVID vaccination is required and APLA Health will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons.Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

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