Payroll Specialist

Company: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: People Experience PartnerIntro and job overview: Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon.Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team that promotes work life balance, and is family orientated, with a people first culture. WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYVision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeingMission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community Our community has excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, sailing, kayaking, ziplining, and fishing.Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.Pay Range:Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education and experience as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.Salary: $53,000 - $67,000 DOEBenefits:Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance403 (b) Retirement PlanPaid Vacation & Wellness DaysLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramWhy This Role is CriticalWe are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. This performance-driven role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing and supporting critical accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented self-starter who is eager to learn and contribute to team success. As the Payroll Specialist, you will manage the payroll process, prepare key reports, and collaborate with other departments to maintain organized and accurate payroll records.Key Responsibilities:Manage Payroll Processing: Accurately and timely process employee payroll, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.Payroll Record Management: Track and update employee payroll records, including handling 403b submissions and ensuring proper documentation.Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare and generate payroll reports in Excel to support GL accountants. Assist in the monthly reconciliations of payroll and benefit accounts.Data Entry & Documentation: Ensure payroll entries are recorded accurately in accounting systems. Maintain well-organized payroll files and records.Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure seamless operations and timely execution of tasks.Employee Support: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and assist with payroll-related issues or questions.Process Improvement: Contribute ideas for enhancing payroll systems and workflows, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.What You Bring to the TablePayroll Knowledge: Solid understanding of payroll processes (training will be provided).Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel, with the ability to create and organize reports effectively.Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for accuracy.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and employees.Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a willingness to learn and support others.Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks and ask questions as needed.What You Need to SucceedSome college coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.Previous experience in payroll accounting or office systems is beneficial.Familiarity with accounting software and tools like ADP is helpful, though not required.Ability to build positive working relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.Join Us & Make a DifferenceAt our organization, we value a strong work ethic, a passion for learning, and the drive to contribute meaningfully. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a collaborative environment. If you're looking to develop your payroll and accounting skills while contributing to a high-performance team, we encourage you to apply!Other Considerations: Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.Compensation details: 53828-67284 Yearly SalaryPI7c26bc70a531-25660-37277110

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