Payroll Auditor (Santa Rosa)

POSITION TITLE:
Payroll Auditor
REPORTS TO (TITLE):
Controller
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Responsible for validating employee timecards, preparing payroll audit reports, EPOB reports and tracking employee statistics
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Reviews time cards for accuracy and validates payroll time against schedules
· Notify department supervisors of any missed time clock punches for their staff and tracks timely correction of missed punches.
· Monitor timecards for employee missed or late meals. Ensure missed meal penalties are correctly applied per state law. Educate department supervisors and/or employees on rules for missed/late meals to avoid future violations and penalties.
· Monitor timecards for accurate use of timeclock punches vs. manual punches added by manager. Educate department supervisors and/or employees on rules for using the timeclock to avoid future manual entries.
· Run periodic reports detailing staffing vs. patient census ratios, overtime, double time, and Missed Meals. Help identify problem areas and track improvements.
· Monitor contract employee timecards to ensure efficient use of contract staff. Identify any issues with overtime/double time or call-offs for contract staff. Review invoices from contract staff agencies for accuracy and code to correct departments.
· Monitor attendance records including absenteeism, tardiness, and call-offs.
· Acts as backup to Accounting Specialists for AP and Payroll Processing duties.
· Performs related duties, as requested.
· Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
Requirements
POSITION Requirements:
Knowledge and Experience:

· High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· 2 years healthcare experience in accounting and/or payroll highly desired.
· General knowledge of Federal and State employment and wage laws.
· ADP, UKG Payroll system and Doc Link experience helpful.
· Experience with managing complex and detailed records.
· Health care industry preferred.
· Expert level Microsoft Excel required.
Skills and Abilities:

· Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
· Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
· Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
· Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
· Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

· Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
· Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
· Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
· Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions;
interpret complex laws,regulations, and policies;
collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
· Vision:
see details of objects at close range.
· Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
· Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
· Lift up to five (5) pounds.
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401(k)
3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
$25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee