Description

Numbers don't lie — and neither do you. If you're the person who catches the rounding error no one else noticed and can't stand miscoded deduction, we want to talk.

West Central Behavioral Health is looking for a detail-driven Payroll Clerk to join a small, high-functioning finance team. You'll own end-to-end payroll processing for a ~150-person workforce, keeping our employees paid accurately and on time while maintaining the compliance standards a federally designated behavioral health organization demands. This isn't a data-entry role — it's a seat at the table where precision directly supports our mission.

What you bring:

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Working knowledge of payroll platforms — UKG, Kronos, ADP, or comparable systems
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with general ledger reconciliation
• Familiarity with federal and state payroll tax law, including quarterly and annual filing requirements
• The disposition to get it right the first time, every time

What you'll do:

Process weekly payroll for all agency employees, including timesheet review, leave balance verification, and pay adjustments — accurately and within deadline. Maintain and update employee payroll records across the full employment lifecycle: new hires, terminations, rate changes, tax elections, and direct deposit. Calculate supplemental items including overtime, shift differentials, and manual checks as needed. Fund and reconcile 403(b) contributions each pay cycle. Prepare and submit federal, state, and local tax deposits and filings on schedule. Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts monthly and prepare journal entries. Maintain payroll liability accounts including garnishments, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings. Partner with HR to reconcile benefit invoices and verify deduction accuracy.

Requirements

·       High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

·       Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., UKG Ready) is a plus

·       Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.

·       Strong numerical skills and commitment to accuracy.

·       Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Summary

Be a part of our team!

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees.  We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters.  CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program:  As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• ·       Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• ·       Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.”  To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals.  Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!