Data Entry Specialist

Addus HomeCare

Data Entry Specialist responsible for payroll processing tasks and timesheet entry for Addus HomeCare. Working remotely with attention to detail and confidentiality in data handling.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The primary function of the Data Entry Specialist is for timesheet entry and EVV entry for our centralized branches into Horizon for payroll processing
All time entry corrections from the SDR report will also be made in Horizon by the Data Entry team
Data Entry Specialist will also pre-process payroll for all Addus branches in Horizon and export information for gross to net processing through ADP Vantage
Assist with payroll processing task including data entry, processing and verification
Accurately enter all payroll related data necessary to process and meet deadlines
Responsible for filing, updating and maintaining employee payroll files as required
Assist with reviewing and confirming payroll data audits
Responsible for time data entry utilizing Horizon and Cell Trak and other EVV platforms
Completing all corrections on SDRs for centralized branches
Adhering to payroll schedule deadlines and payroll processing dates
Pre-Processing, exporting and validating payroll files to submit to the Payroll Specialist for gross to net processing in ADP
Assist with special projects as needed
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree or higher preferred
Minimum of 1 year of data entry experience preferred
Knowledge working in Horizon preferred
Must be detailed oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of learning new technology applications
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills
Possess proficient analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, strong Excel skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Continued Education
PTO Plan
Retirement Planning
Life Insurance
Employee discounts
Company matched 401K

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrypayroll processingdata verificationtime data entrypayroll data auditsanalytical skillsproblem solvingdecision makingMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Soft Skills

detail orientedwritten communicationverbal communicationmultitaskingmeeting deadlinesorganizational skillsflexibilityconfidentiality

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDAssociates degree