Payroll Processor

Canopy Mortgage is a company specializing in mortgage services, and they are seeking a Payroll Processor to manage payroll processing and administration. The role includes calculating and processing payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing employee support regarding payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for corporate staff, branch employees, and commissioned loan originators
• Calculate and process: Hourly wages and salaried compensation, Commissions and LO compensation per approved compensation plans, in coordination with Staff Accountant, Discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses, Overtime, PTO, and other wage components, Draws, Advances and Recoveries, including reconciliations of balances due, Annual taxable stipends and/or other wage gross up activities in accordance with company policies
• Review payroll registers prior to submission and resolve discrepancies
• Enter/create and/or review/confirm timely and accurate entry of all commission and bonus profiles for new employees and existing employee plan changes
• Process LO compensation in accordance with: Dodd-Frank and Regulation Z LO Compensation rules, Company-approved LO compensation plans, Restrictions on per-loan or transaction-based discretion
• Coordinate with Accounting and Compliance to ensure: Commission amounts align with funded loan reports, No prohibited compensation adjustments are made, Audit documentation is retained for exams and internal reviews
• Ensure proper withholding and remittance of: Federal, state, and local payroll taxes, Multi-state tax allocations for remote and branch employees, Login and verify current tax rates (SUI and other) and ensure timely update in Paylocity
• Ensure proper withholding and accruals of Employer and employee paid premiums associated with all employee benefit plans/programs
• Maintain compliance with: Wage and hour laws (FLSA), State-specific payroll requirements, Garnishments, levies, and child support orders
• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll reporting (941s, W-2s, state filings)
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
• Assist with: New hire payroll setup, confirming accuracy & completion, Termination pay processing, including writing off benefit balances in arrears, PTO balances and final pay compliance
• Coordinate with HR on benefit deductions, changes, and eligibility
• Maintain payroll files, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Participate timely and wholly in department organizational workflows such as month end checklists, workflow checklists, change management checklists, and other as assigned
• Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to internal control procedures
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory exams as needed
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field, or experience in lieu
• 1-2 years of accounting and/or payroll experience, preferably in financial services, mortgage, or banking industries
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Paylocity or similar
• Strong understanding of payroll cycle, commission calculations and/or other mortgage related accounting and payroll procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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