Payroll Specialist

Position Summary:

Enters, corrects, verifies and transmits payroll information in the payroll system. Ensures transactions are processed accurately and on-time, reviewing and resolving discrepancies expeditiously. Serves as an expert, providing guidance related to payroll, tax and withholding-related processes and requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliances with federal, state, and local payroll regulations


• Organizes and reviews forms and payments associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s and taxes


• Sorts and distributes payroll checks and processes manual checks when required


• Maintains payroll processing by calculating and entering data into the timekeeping/payroll system


• Answers questions regarding payroll matters


• Reviews and audits payroll transactions


• Reconciles tax and deduction reports for payroll balancing


• Maintains employee payroll records


• Performs other related duties as assigned


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Minimum 2 years' related to payroll, benefits, taxes or accounting experience required


• 1 year of automated payroll-processing experience with a large employee base preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20lbs


• Must be able to maintain a sitting position


• Typical equipment used in an office job


• Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.