Payroll Accountant
Connections Health Solutions · Remote
About The Role
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<div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.</span></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.  </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.  </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.  </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. </span></div>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The <strong>Accountant, Payroll</strong> performs duties related to the timely processing of the company’s payroll including maintaining related records, preparing and filing tax reports, voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, and updating procedures. As business needs require, this position also assists the Accounts Payable function with invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, and payment support.  This position will perform complex, detailed, and disciplined work using standard methodologies in analysis, documentation, implementation and support of accounting and finance procedures.  The Accountant, Payroll is a detail-oriented, analytical, organized, self-sufficient, critical thinker, who has excellent communication skills.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">10% of time - Accounts Payable</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Process vendor invoices for payment, including matching to purchase orders/contracts, coding to the correct GL accounts, and obtaining required approvals</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies, past-due balances, and payment inquiries</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with new vendor set up and maintenance, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting support</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support timely and accurate processing of check runs, ACH, and wire payments</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with monthly Accounts Payable reconciliations and review of aging reports</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide backup coverage to the Accounts Payable team during peak periods, absences, or as workload requires</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all employee and financial information</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">90% of time - Payroll</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and submit accurate payroll processing using the Ceridian/Dayforce platform for both exempt and non-exempt employees on a bi-weekly basis</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with managers to ensure employee hours are submitted accurately and approved on a timely basis every pay period. Resolve any discrepancies directly with employees and/or their manager</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Update employee records related to 401k deferrals, employer match, and 401k loans in the payroll system</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Verify and process 401k payroll data to ensure timely submissions</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Set up correct garnishment and tax levy calculations as required. Complete and process required paperwork as needed</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Process off-cycle payrolls as needed</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws including final pay rules, and municipality tax setups</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Process accurate and timely year-end reporting as it relates to W2, and 401K census</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate payroll analytics prior to payroll funding to ensure accuracy of payroll</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Human Resources, FP&A, and third party to ensure configurations with the payroll system are optimized</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create and maintain payroll and general accounting standard operating procedures and establish consistent policies</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with successful quarterly and year-end audits in areas related to payroll and general accounting inquiries</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the point of contact for all payroll-related and operating expense questions</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research, analyze, and resolve problems or questions.  Proactively work with team members to reduce issues and create positive outcomes</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Complete in a timely manner assigned balance sheet reconciliations</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performs all other duties as assigned</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>This is a fully remote position in these states:</strong> <strong>AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI</strong></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What You'll Bring:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">2-3 years of payroll processing experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Experience running payroll in a multi-state environment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Strong background in payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Previous experience with all types of garnishments, levies, liens, support orders, and subpoenas</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with benefits rules and regulations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must pass the following background checks</span>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Child Abuse Clearance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">FBI Criminal Background Check</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical Screenings (Physical, TB, and Drug test)</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It would be great if you had:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">4-5 years of payroll processing experience, including time in Ceridian/Dayforce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Previous experience implementing new or replacement payroll systems</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with Accounts Payable functions (invoice processing, vendor management, or AP reconciliations)</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Full-time only:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees</span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan </span></li>
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<h2><strong>EEO Statement</strong></h2>
<p>Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.</p>
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<p><strong>Recruitment Fraud Warning</strong></p>
<p>Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.</p>
<p>Please note:</p>
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<li><span>Official communications come only from an email address ending in <strong>@connectionshs.com</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span>We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.</span></li>
<li><span>We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.</span></li>
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<p>If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact <a id="OWAbf5009fe-0921-6774-1eac-9516c353fff4" class="OWAAutoLink" href="mailto:[email hidden]"><u>[email hidden]</u></a>  to verify its authenticity before responding.</p>
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