Payroll Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah at MOUNTAIN LAND REHABILITATION LLC

At Mountain Land Physical Therapy, our mission is to exceed our patients' and team members' expectations. As a primary healthcare provider with over 70 clinics across Utah, Idaho, and Montana, we are committed to advancing healthcare and empowering movement for life. Our rapidly growing, private equity-backed company has nearly doubled in size over the last 3 years, with no signs of slowing down. We aim to build high-performance teams and a scalable platform for acquiring multiple companies and opening new clinic locations.

The Payroll Assistant plays a vital role in assisting the Payroll Manager with processing payroll, entering payroll data, calculating wages, and verifying tax withholdings. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and proficiency in data entry. The ideal candidate is a team player with good communication and basic math skills.

**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and validate employee timekeeping data, pay changes, and payroll inputs
• Maintain accurate digital and physical payroll records, including Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing timely and professional support to employees
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with a strong attention to detail and a service-oriented approach
• Partner with HR to manage the full employee payroll lifecycle, including new hire setup, status changes, and final pay calculations for terminations
• Ensure all payroll activities are completed in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

• Collaborative Work Environment – Work with a supportive and knowledgeable team.
• Professional Growth – Opportunities for continued learning and career advancement.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

Hours & Benefits:
This is a full-time, fully benefited position that is eligible to receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as 401(k), PTO, and wellness incentives. Benefits add roughly 20–30% additional income to the pay range.

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in an organization with 200+ employees
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field preferred
• Experience with payroll systems required (Paylocity strongly preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis)
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume data with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively with HR and Finance teams
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Must be able to pass Federal and State Exclusions Screening
• Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred, but not required