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San Diego, California

Physician Finance Analyst - SRS Finance - Sharp Copley - Day Shift - Full Time

Finance 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.97-$59.23/hr

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Job Description

Hours: Shift Start Time:

Not Specified

Shift End Time

Not Specified

AWS Hours Requirement

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information

Employees must begin their shift by 8:45 AM.

Weekend Requirements

No Weekends

On-Call Required

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)

$40.970 - $52.880 - $59.230

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

  • ## This is a temporary position for an estimated six-month assignment.
  • What You Will Do

The Payroll and Finance Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely calculation, processing, and reporting of monthly and semi-monthly payroll for physicians, advanced practice providers, and other staff within Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. This role also supports provider compensation analysis, productivity reporting, and related financial functions to ensure compliance with employment agreements, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

3 Years Payroll, accounting, or financial analyst experience, preferably in the healthcare industry and in a multi-entity environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ADP payroll or other third-party payroll services.
  • Experience with QuickBooks and accounts payable practices.

Other Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or 4 years relevant experience in accounting, finance or related may substitute for degree. - REQUIRED

Essential Functions

Payroll Processing

  • Manage and calculate complex departmental compensation pools for multiple compensation structures.
  • Prepare and process payroll, including timecards, stipends, billing-based compensation, administrative pay, retroactive payments, unpaid time adjustments, and final paychecks.
  • Maintain and verify garnishment data.
  • Process payroll deductions such as retirement contributions, garnishments, and taxes, ensuring compliance with eligibility and reporting requirements.
  • Support year-end payroll activities to ensure accurate W-2s and final payroll adjustments.

Reporting and Analysis

  • Prepare and distribute regular and ad hoc provider compensation and productivity reports.
  • Calculate performance metrics, including risk-adjusted panel counts and productivity measures.
  • Investigate and resolve provider payroll and compensation inquiries.
  • Develop financial, statistical, and operational reports to support senior leadership decision-making.

Reviews and provides analysis interpretation of compensation trends to leadership. Makes recommendations of compensation strategies and/or improvements.

Audit and Compliance

  • Audit compensation to ensure alignment with provider contracts and policy.
  • Perform quality and accuracy checks on payroll and compensation data.
  • Maintain documentation and authorization for all compensation amounts and changes.
  • Ensure payroll and compensation practices comply with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
  • Maintain organized payroll and financial records in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Maintains knowledge of labor laws, tax relations, and compensation practices. Brings issues or concerns to leadership, makes recommendations for continuous compliance.

Collaboration and Customer Service

  • Communicate effectively with Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, physician leadership, and providers.
  • Provide responsive, professional service to resolve questions and concerns.
  • Contribute positively to department meetings and initiatives.

Financial Operations Support

  • Assist with accounts payable processing, check requests, and expense reporting.
  • Process deposits and maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
  • Support special projects, process improvements, and cross-coverage for team analysts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Knowledge of payroll processes, benefits, taxes, and labor laws.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
  • Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Key Responsibilities

The Payroll and Finance Analyst manages the accurate calculation, processing, and reporting of payroll for physicians and staff. This role also supports provider compensation analysis, productivity reporting, and ensures compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or financial analysis, preferably within the healthcare industry. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, though 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data auditingRegulatory complianceCommunication skillsTime management

Finance — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in physician rolesranked against 22,479 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$123kPhysician median $57k (middle half $50k–$78k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in California2,718 active22,664 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,479 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Finance Analyst - SRS Finance - Sharp Copley - Day Shift - Full Time at Sharp HealthCare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Physician roles — ranked against 22,479 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physician roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.