Job Description

Leading Home Care, an in-home personal care provider for the elderly and persons with disabilities, is seeking a

Payroll Specialist

who will work as part of a team that processes caregiver time records and generates payroll on a biweekly basis. This position will be based in our

Lafayette, LA office

and is part of the corporate Accounting team.

Please review the job description below and visit our website at www.lhcla.com for more information about Leading Home Care's mission to help people live a better life.

Responsibilities:

Verify caregiver time in an electronic timekeeping system on a daily basis, ensuring requirements have been met for billing & payment for the shift Identify missing requirements (ex. clock-ins, clock-outs, required ADLs, care notes, signatures) and communicate with Client Care & Staffing teams in the local office to obtain the needed information to process payroll Identify and resolve overlaps, gaps, and service blocks which would affect ability to bill Keep up with high volume of services across multiple office locations with speed, efficiency, and accuracy, turning in a finalized payroll within the required timeframes Review and calculate caregiver mileage records for payment Apply bonus payments, rate changes (outliers), and other items affecting pay Prepare caregiver payroll for assigned office locations, reviewing line by line for accuracy of hours & payment Act as point of contact for employee payroll questions in assigned regions, communicating professionally and clearly to resolve issues affecting pay Enter received Prior Authorizations as needed to begin or continue services, communicating changes with regional Client Care & Staffing teams as required Monitor utilization of available hours, proactively communicating to prevent overages or underutilization Understand and comply with all guidelines established by LDH, Medicaid, and LHCL Model the LHCL values of Compassion, Community, Family, Pride, & Enjoyment Additional tasks related to the Accounting department as requested

Requirements:

High school diploma High-level analytical and math skills Proficient with computers, able to enter and process data quickly and accurately Superior organization skills Ability to work independently and exercise discretion Punctual, professional and dependable Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions in English Physical requirements include stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15lbs (carrying files, etc.) Satisfactorily pass all required employment eligibility verifications including criminal background, sex offender, state & federal Medicaid exclusions, credit check, and professional reference check.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday.

LHCL offers competitive pay and excellent benefits to include: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision plans, paid Sick and Vacation time, paid time off for your birthday & most major holidays, 401k with employer match, Life Insurance, and much more!

Due to the nature of providing community-based care for people with developmental disabilities, it is necessary that every employee of LHCL must be capable of assisting our clients and LHCL in areas that may be outside the specific elements of this job description. In addition, due to the ever-changing environment in which we operate, this job description is subject to modification at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person