Payroll Coordinator II (UTICA, NY, US, 13501)

Mohawk Valley Health System
Mohawk Valley Health System

Accounting & Finance

Utica, NY, USA

USD 22.69-34.43 / hour

Posted on Jul 3, 2026
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Job Summary

The Payroll Coordinator II processes payroll for the Mohawk Valley Network, validating information, printing checks, and sending ACH files to the banks. Prepares, processes and transmits Federal and State tax funding files and reports in a timely manner. The Payroll Coordinator II is responsible for accurately keying deductions, direct deposits, time-card entries, and corrections into the payroll system (Lawson), as well as calculating retro and bonus worksheets. Maintains and audits the automated time and attendance system, and trains staff in the use of the system.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Verifies and prepares payroll and compensation payments.
  • Verifies or enters deductions as submitted by employees or hospital leadership. Maintains appropriate documentation as backup to each entry.
  • Meets all deadlines as required for pay period processing and tax filing.
  • Handles employee phone calls pertaining to payroll in a professional, courteous manner. Initiates any corrective actions necessary, reviewing any requested deviations from hospital policy with the Payroll Manager prior to any action.
  • Maintains and updates payroll deductions and tax records for all employees. Receives information from various sources including Human Resources and individual employees. Initiates any follow-up action to ensure balancing to the general ledger withholding accounts.
  • Prepares check requests for deductions or payments in a timely manner.
  • Follows payroll system procedures, policies, and departmental procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma required
  • Associate degree in business or accounting preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of two years of experience required, payroll/business office setting is strongly prefferred.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills and priority setting ability is required. Ability to assimilate information from many sources in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills, with considerable patience, tact and diplomacy as well as good telephone etiquette.
  • Proficient in computer knowledge and MS Excel, and a demonstrated ability to learn new software.
  • Dayforce experience preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98287
Department FINANCIAL OFFICE
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $22.69 - $34.43 Per Hour

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