Payroll Clerk
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Lexington, KY, US
Summary
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, including calculating wages, managing deductions, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. They also maintain accurate payroll records, handle employee inquiries, and assist with tax filings and audits.
Job Description
Overview
To perform all aspects of payroll bi-weekly.
Responsibilities
• Process payroll, including calculating wages, overtime, and holiday pay for all employees.
• Manage and process payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks or establish direct deposit payments for employees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employee hours, wages, and payroll history.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Respond to employee questions and resolve discrepancies or issues related to payroll and compensation.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting, audits, and tax filings, including W-2s and 1099s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree in Finance or Accounting.
Minimum Work Experience
- 2 years of work experience preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Familiarity with Lawson and Ascend, strong organizational skills, and good time management skills desired
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
Founded
1956
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hazard, KENTUCKY
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
Founded
1956
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hazard, KENTUCKY
