[Remote] Payroll Administrator I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pathward is hiring a Payroll Administrator I to ensure timely and accurate delivery and accounting of salaries, wages, commission, and incentive payments. The role processes payroll, resolves payroll inquiries, supports payroll tax and accounting activities, and maintains payroll records and system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• 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 withholdings, 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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
• For eligible employees: health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.
• Hybrid, remote-office work arrangement.

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