Payroll Specialist-Lead at Samaritan Health Services – Corvallis, Oregon

Assists supervisor in maintaining the Payroll Module and Time/Attendance systems. Participates in teams, trains employees and assists with system implementations. Performs a lead role in all duties required for payroll processing including coordinating efforts of other Payroll Specialists.

The SHS Accounting department manages and oversees Samaritan Health Services' finances to support the achievement of business goals and organizational objectives. We monitor all financial activities and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance. We are responsible for producing an accurate, consistent, and timely monthly close and annual audit as well as the accounts payable and payroll functions.

Four (4) years experience in an accounting position of similar responsibility and complexity required.

Recognized professional association license preferred.

Experience with computers required. Experience with MS applications preferred.

Computer Literacy - Ability to use windows based computer systems. Knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, especially Office, Excel and Word. Ability to quickly enter data into spreadsheets, and manipulate data.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Ability to utilize perform clerical functions such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Communication – Ability to communicate effectively through all mediums of communication. Ability to multitask to answer communications in a timely manner. Ability to answer the phone with professional language, ask follow-up questions to understand issue, and ability to discover correct answers. Ability to compose professional email with appropriate subject, greeting, body and signature. Ability to maintain professional, polite, and positive attitude. Ability to read non-verbal communication and react professionally with disgruntled customers.

Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Process and Workflow Improvement – Ability to recognize inefficient processes, and provide recommendations on improved processes. Ability to document workflows, maintain documentation on current processes, and address changes with team. Adheres to all departmental guidelines and workflows.

Rules and Regulations – Ability to research Payroll literature to understand government regulations. Ability to communicate rules and regulations to customers. Continually enhances knowledge base through research of real-life examples and study in current periodicals.

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

SIT

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

None specified