Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay
- $23-$25/hr
What's in it for you
- A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
- Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
- Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Responsibilities- Works within software systems to ensure employee and employer payroll taxes are calculated correctly.
- Handles tax-related employee questions working in multiple states across the U.S.
- Produces and reviews audit reports to identify and resolve employee tax setup issues.
- Ensures accuracy of employer federal, state and local tax setup and timely remittance to avoid tax penalties.
- Reconciles and balances monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax files utilizing the provided software systems.
- Maintains employer SUI tax rates and state max tax rates across all systems.
- Establishes new accounts for state and local tax agencies across multiple states.
- Cross-trains on other aspects within the payroll team and serves as back-up when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years working as a payroll specialist or business tax accountant.
- Knowledge of tax processing and compliance laws associated with federal, multi-state and local taxes.
- Strong skill level and expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Problem solver and attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately under deadline pressure.
- Service-oriented and collaborative attitude.
Preferred
- CPP (certified payroll professional), FPC (fundamental payroll certification) or CPA (certified public accountant) certification.
- Experience with PeopleSoft application, version 9.1 or higher.
- Experience with payroll tax software such as ADP SmartCompliance, MasterTax or BSI.
- Experience with project integration and/or acquisitions.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.