Payroll Accountant - Community

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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
44K-55K Annually
Mid level
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Vi Living operates 10 Luxury Life Plan Communities across the United States
The Role
Processes bi-weekly payroll for retirement community employees, maintains payroll and personnel records, manages payroll taxes and benefits, supports W-2 preparation, prepares costing and client billing reports, reconciles payroll accounts with the general ledger, and responds to client inquiries. The role requires accurate handling of confidential information, compliance with payroll regulations, and proficiency in Oracle and Microsoft Office tools.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Payroll Accountant - Community is primarily responsible for processing payroll for our managed retirement community employees. The position will also handle benefit processing, assist with tax reporting, and with client billing.


Experience is Everything. 

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.  

 

What You’ll Do:  

  • Responsible for the processing of bi-weekly retirement community payrolls.
  • Maintain employee payroll and personnel records and information in Oracle, including address changes, taxation, compensation, deductions, wage garnishments, benefit changes, etc.
  • Maintain federal, state, and local payroll tax records. Assist the Compliance team in reconciling tax accounts, reconciling annual reports, and preparing annual W-2’s.
  • Understand and maintain client’s policies with PTO plans, holiday payment, shift differentials, etc. based upon the client’s handbook and policies while adhering the federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Maintain employee assignment costing in the payroll system. Prepare costing reports for Corporate Accounting for preparing invoices to clients.
  • Assist with client inquiries including billing questions from the clients related to payroll and benefit expenses.
  • Assist with payroll account reconciliations with the general ledger.
  • Prepare various payroll reports for clients and management.

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Required qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    • 2- 4 years of payroll experience in a complex multi-state organization.

    • Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key skills.

    • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet all deadlines.

    • Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

    • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.

    • Strong problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Ability to work with little supervision, taking initiative in tasks that need to be done and using good judgment in making routine decisions.

  • Preferred qualifications

    • Associate degree

    • Knowledge of payroll laws and tax reporting regulations.

    • Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud system.


Why Join Us?   

Industry Leader.  

Inclusive & collaborative culture.  

Top Workplace USA.  

Top Workplace Iowa.  

Charity and community involvement.  

Outstanding advancement opportunities.  

Ongoing career development.  


Benefits 

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.  

 

Our Commitment  

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com 

 
Additional Information  

Travel frequency: 0-10%  

Estimated Salary: $44,000 - $55,000 

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.  

 

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED. 

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2-4 years of payroll experience in a complex multi-state organization
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key skills
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work with little supervision, take initiative, and exercise good judgment
  • Associate degree
  • Knowledge of payroll laws and tax reporting regulations
  • Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud

Vi Living Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vi Living and has not been reviewed or approved by Vi Living.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by optional protections such as life, disability, accident/critical illness, and hospital indemnity, plus access to mental‑health resources. Coverage typically begins the first day of the month after hire, reinforcing strong baseline healthcare support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, paid holidays, sick time where applicable, bereavement, jury duty, parental bonding, and caregiving leave create a broad time‑off portfolio. Some locations add paid volunteer time and anniversary holidays, extending flexibility for time away.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match anchors retirement readiness, supported by tools like FSAs and commuter benefits that aid overall financial planning. Access to a credit union and early wage access provide additional day‑to‑day financial support within the total rewards mix.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, Illinois
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Vi is dedicated to providing quality environments, services, and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Our goal is for our residents to continually experience the finest in senior living. Throughout Vi’s history, we have maintained our commitment to not only help seniors live independent lives on their terms, but also provide a nurturing environment for our employees to build fulfilling careers of service and care. Today, we support more than 2,900 employees in our corporate and community offices who are deeply committed to the care of our residents. The future success of Vi depends on maintaining a standard of excellence in all phases of resident services and relations.

Why Work With Us

At Vi, we go beyond words; respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. We're devoted to fostering an environment where every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging, appreciation, and empowerment.

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