Payroll Manager

Self Financial, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonuses based on performance

Health, vision and dental insurance

Flexible vacation policy

Educational assistance

Gym membership

Casual dress code

Team building events

Remote work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Self Financial, Inc. is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate payroll processing for a fast-growing FinTech. The role requires expertise in payroll systems, compliance with tax and labor regulations, and meticulous attention to detail.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain records, and support audits while partnering with HR to manage employee data and payroll changes. Base salary ranges are provided with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or HR; 5–7+ years in complex payroll processing.
• Experience with UKG Ready payroll software.
• Certified Payroll Professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, tax forms, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Prepare payroll reports and support audits.
• Collaborate with HR on data changes for new hires and terminations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Data accuracy

Communication

Education

BS in Accounting

BS in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

Self Financial is a venture-backed, high-growth FinTech company with a mission to increase economic inclusion and financial resilience by empowering people to build credit and build savings. We are looking for people who share our passion and are driven to tackle challenges, find solutions and make the financial space better for the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about challenging the status quo of the credit industry by providing people accessible tools to take control of their credit. Executing on our mission requires deep collaboration across our teams to ensure our products reach the people who can benefit from them the most, particularly the 100 million+ Americans who have no or low credit. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job Summary

The Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position requires expertise in payroll systems, compliance with tax and labor regulations, and meticulous attention to detail. The role also involves providing support to employees and management regarding payroll and maintaining records for reporting, control and auditing purposes.

What you will do

• Prepare and process regular and off cycle payroll, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including tax forms, benefits deductions, and direct deposit information.
• Calculate and verify pay adjustments, overtime, bonuses, and other compensations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee concerns promptly.
• Generate payroll reports and provide data for financial analysis or audits.

Benefit Reconciliation

• Reconcile benefit plan data against payroll records using Everything Benefits reconciliation system.
• Reconcile benefit records to general ledger system.
• Ensure proper remittance of benefit deductions to related vendors, including 401k.

Payroll Related Financial Tasks

• Accrue and reconcile payroll liabilities.
• Prepare payroll, benefit and expense fluctuation explanations.
• Prepare payroll to general ledger quarterly reconciliation.

Compliance and Reporting

• Stay updated on payroll laws and related reporting regulations and ensure payroll system is updated appropriately.
• Process quarterly and annual payroll reconciliations within the payroll system.
• Prepare year-end tax forms including W-2s.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and reports.

Collaboration and Support

• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Work closely with HR to manage employee data, such as new hires, terminations, and salary changes.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Education: BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Human Resources or equivalent job experience.
• Experience: 5-7+ years in complex payroll processing including tax, benefits and GL reconciliation.
• Certified Payroll Professional Certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in payroll software – UKG Ready experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.

Base salary is $75,000-100,000 annually. Individual pay is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and other job-related reasons.

Benefits and Perks

We have the compensation and benefits you expect. But there\'s one thing that Self Financial can offer that many companies cannot: we can positively change the world, while making a profit. We are a team of Builders, empowering our customers to build their dreams. We have a Do the Right Thing ethos in all that we do, and we hope you value that approach, too.

Our perks include

• Company equity in the form of Stock Options
• Performance-based bonuses
• Generous employer-paid health, vision and dental insurance coverage
• Flexible vacation policy
• Educational assistance
• Free gym membership
• Casual dress code
• Team building events and activities
• Remote work arrangements/ flexible work schedule
• Paid parental leave

Self Financial requires all employees hired to successfully pass a background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders for employment opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.