Payroll Administrator I

Pathward, National Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward, National Association is seeking a Payroll professional to ensure timely and accurate delivery and accounting of salaries, wages, commissions, and incentives. This hybrid role supports both remote and onsite operations across multiple locations.

The role focuses on bi-weekly payroll processing, data validation, tax withholdings, deductions, and reporting. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and integrity, with entry-level experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than one year of related experience expected.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Integrity and trust are important for handling payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Processes bi-weekly payrolls for specific employee groups and reconciles payroll prior to transmission.
• Monitors time sheet submissions and ensures valid data transfers to payroll services.
• Maintains database records with status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and accruals.
• Researches and resolves employee pay, tax, deduction, and direct deposit inquiries.
• Calculates severance and vacation payout amounts as needed.
• Assists with payroll tax activities and reporting support.
• Develops ad hoc payroll, financial, and operational reporting as required.
• Prepares general ledger journal entries and reconciliations by deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity & trust

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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*SMARTapproach, 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 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.

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Typical requires less than one year of related experience
• Attention to detail
• 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 off, and more.

#LI-Remote

Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

Who we are

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights.