Heywood Healthcare · 1 week ago
Accountant, Accounting/Finance, 40-Hours, Days, Monday - Friday, Hybrid
US-MA-Gardner
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$28.27/hr - $37.30/hr
2+ years expHeywood Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong focus on payroll to support their accounting and finance operations. This role involves processing payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and assisting with general accounting functions. The ideal candidate should be organized, discreet, and comfortable working with confidential data.
Health CareHospitalMedicalMental Health
Responsibilities
Demonstrate ability to review employee time-cards for accuracy
Exhibits ability to ensure wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions were calculated correctly
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
Maintain payroll records and employee earnings history
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Prepare and file payroll tax reports and related filings
Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, benefits, and employee changes
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals
Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports
Assist with other general accounting duties as needed (journal entries, reconciliations, reporting)
Exhibits knowledge and assists with month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of accounting experience, with significant payroll processing exposure and/or experience
Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax filings, and compliance requirements
Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., Kronos / UKG Dimensions or similar)
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
Competitive wages
Great benefits
Generous earned time off
Company
Heywood Healthcare
Heywood Healthcare non-profit organization that specializes with the treatment and programs of mental health and substance misuse.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rozanna Alperovich Penney
Chief Executive Officer
Dayna Stahl, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
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