Payroll Specialist

Springfield Clinic

United States, Illinois, Springfield

1134 South 7th Street (Show on map)

Jun 19, 2025

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the calculation and processing of employee time for bi-weekly payroll, and all payroll reporting requirements.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Payroll Manager

Principal Responsibilities

Update payroll records by entering changes in for exemptions, pay rates, direct deposit, and job title and department/division transfers.

Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and taxable wages.

Process and close periodic payrolls.

Prepare various payroll reports/statistics.

Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.

Process and issue annual W-2 forms.

Process outside income receipts, including posting to General Ledger.

Assist with audit work papers.

Assist with processing of Accounts Payable.

Follow Accounting department policies and procedures.

Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.

Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.

Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Associate degree in Accounting preferred.

General accounting/payroll and Excel experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Confidentiality required.

Must possess good interpersonal skills.

Must behave in professional manner at all times.

Working Environment

Normal office environment.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA4