Payroll Administrator

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in:
Sioux Falls, SD, Phoenix, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all. We area financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our
* HUMBLE*HUNGRY
* SMART
approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

About the Role:

Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate delivery and accounting of salaries, wages, commission, and incentive payments.

What You Will Do:

• Processes bi-weekly payrolls for specific employee groups. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Monitors submissions of approved time sheets and ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service.
• Ensures accuracy of records by maintaining database with updates in status changes, tax with holdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, etc.
• Researches and resolves employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, garnishments, and leave-related payroll impacts.
• Provides accurate figures for computing severance and vacation payout amounts as needed.
• Assists with payroll tax activities including tax notice research, agency correspondence, account reconciliations, and payroll tax reporting support.
• Develops ad hoc payroll, financial, and operational reporting as required.
• Analyzes and prepares general ledger journal entries and reconciliations; complete general ledger and checking reconciliations by deadlines.
• Administers various system interfaces with general ledger, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping applications.
• Processes correct garnishment and other special payroll deduction calculations to ensure compliance as required.
• Reviews changes for proper authorization and compliance with federal/state/local regulations.
• Assists with leave of absence payroll processing and validates benefit deductions, arrears balances, and payroll impacts.
• Records payroll invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Supports internal and external audit requests by preparing payroll documentation and responding to information requests.
• Maintains procedures, desk guides, and documentation for assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Typically requires less than one year of related experience
• Integrity & trust

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.

Salary range: $14 hourly - $23 hourly

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.
This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time…