Entry Level Home Care Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : This entry level position's primary responsibility is to perform the payroll function, including, but not limited to : entry and processing of detailed time records and other data to produce payrolls;

review and processing of payroll modifications as directed; review and analysis of payroll data and report; internal controls to ensure proper entry and balancing of payrolls.

Hours : In Office - Full Time : Monday through Friday 8 : 30 am to 5 pm.

Location : 1 North LaSalle St Ste 4100 Chicago IL 60602.

At Addus we offer our team the best :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Monthly Bonus
• Continued Education
• PTO Plan
• Retirement Planning
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts

Essential Duties :

• Primary responsibility for timely and accurate processing of time and attendance data necessary to process payroll, including data entry of mileage, and other reimbursements
• Responsible to ensure accurate use of pay codes and pay rates for services, following wage and hour guidelines
• Audit entry of specific types of entries to payroll by other staff
• Adhere to internal control processes including payroll balancing and other internal controls for SOX compliances
• Effectively communicate with appropriate staff on payroll issues for resolution
• Perform rate and payroll entry for special programs, as requested
• Assist with, review, and follow up on payroll reports, as requested
• Review new and termed employees' report weekly to ensure all rates are entered for new employees
• Maintains confidentiality of all payroll information
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements & Competencies :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of home care office administration or data entry experience required
• Customer service, computer literate, typing, multiple phone lines
• Must be well organized with excellent attention to detail.

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.