Payroll Specialist

4 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Account Management • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Patreon seeks a Payroll Specialist with 2-5 years of experience to manage payroll for 400+ employees, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of salaries, taxes, and benefits. Expertise in US multi-state and international payroll, Workday Payroll, and strong analytical skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Payroll Processing
  • US Multi-state Payroll
  • Payroll Systems
  • Analytical Skills
Good to have:
  • Workday Payroll
  • Fidelity, Forma
  • Larkin, Carrot
  • Year-end Close
Perks:
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Equity Plans

Job Details

Patreon is the best place for creators to fire up their fandoms, share exclusive work, and turn their passions into lasting creative businesses. Over 250,000 podcasters, writers, musicians, artists, and other creative people use Patreon to reach their biggest fans directly and earn an income for the value they provide. Creators can offer paid memberships that unlock access to exclusive work and community, or sell individual digital items from their own Patreon shops. 

Ultimately, our goal is simple: fund the creative class. And we’re leaders in that space, having sent over $3.5 billion to creators since our founding. We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator tools with the best team in the creator economy, and are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support our mission.

This role is based in the San Francisco or New York office and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model.

About the Role

  • Process payroll for over 400 employees, including US multi-state semi-monthly and international monthly payroll

  • Manage time and attendance workflow to ensure all timesheets, time off requests, and other payroll data is received timely and is accurate

  • Load various one-time payments, such as bonuses and wellness-related benefits

  • Process and submit employee equity transactions and related tax withholding

  • Handle day-today payroll activities and resolve payroll-related discrepancies, resolve employee payroll inquiries, and ensure timely corrections

  • Assist with audits related to payroll

  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all payroll remittances and reporting 

  • Ensure accurate payroll deductions, such as taxes, benefits, and garnishments

  • Register new states and localities

  • Assist in preparing payroll reports for management, accounting, and audit purposes

  • Stay up-to-date with relevant payroll laws and regulations, including changes to tax rates and reporting requirements

  • Provide timely response to inquiries from HR, Accounting, managers, employees, governments, and other third-party agencies utilizing knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures, and legislation

About You

  • Proven experience (2-5 years) as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and best practices

  • Experience with year-end close and W-2 processing

  • Familiarity with Workday Payroll preferred

  • Experience with Fidelity, Forma, Larkin, and Carrot preferred

  • Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, work cross-functionally, and follow through to execute all tasks

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and G-Suite

About Patreon

Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts:

  • Put Creators First | They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win. 

  • Build with Craft | We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve.

  • Make it Happen | We don’t quit. We learn and deliver. 

  • Win Together | We grow as individuals. We win as a team.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds across the organization. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we’d love to hear from you.

Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, unlimited paid time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.

Compensation Range: $119K - $161K

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