Accounting Assistant / Payroll

Accounting Assistant / Payroll The Accounting Assistant works with the hospital Accounting Manager and Controller to ensure reports, projects and other duties as assigned, are completed in accordance with our policies and procedures.
This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable, researching and preparing the Outside Services Log, and the reviewing and approving of Pcard transactions.
The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for Payroll duties such as working with managers/supervisors, HR and Corporate Payroll Depts to ensure the timely processing of payroll and payroll reconciliation in compliance with regulations and Encompass Health's policies and procedures.
This position also assists in troubleshooting questions regarding all aspects of payroll items.
Job Code: 100627 Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS License or Certification: - Licenses and certifications are not required for this position.
Education, Training and Years of Experience: - Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong Excel, Microsoft Word and other computer skills are required.
Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 15 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 15 pounds.
Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
Occasional outdoor exposure.
- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
- Handicapped accessible.
- May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets established attendance standards.
- Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.
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, before, during or after a disaster.
- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.