Payroll Specialist

Who we are

Path is a healthtech company dedicated to making mental health care work for everyone. Path takes a patient-first approach, where treatment is more accessible, personalized, and effective. With Path, it’s easy to find a high-quality therapist or psychiatric clinician who accepts insurance and is actively accepting new patients.

What we’re solving

Over 65 million Americans have a treatable mental health issue — that’s 1 in 5 people. Today it’s difficult to find a provider, and for those with complicated conditions, it’s nearly impossible to find coordinated care. We’re here to fix this.

Our Mission

Path's mission is to make mental healthcare work for everyone.

About The Role 

Path is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. 

The Payroll Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of payroll, guaranteeing that our employees receive their hard-earned compensation on time. This role holds a unique position within our organization, serving as the backbone of our financial operations and making a direct impact on the lives of our employees.

In this role you will find yourself immersed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including processing payroll transactions, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

By leveraging your expertise in payroll administration, you will have the opportunity to streamline and optimize our payroll processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing innovative solutions. Your meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help us maintain a high level of data integrity, minimizing errors and discrepancies.

Not only will you be responsible for managing the technical aspects of payroll, but you will also have the chance to interact with our employees directly. Acting as a trusted point of contact, you will address their payroll-related inquiries and concerns, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring their satisfaction.

Your goal as a Payroll Specialist at Path will be to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our payroll operations continually. By meeting this objective, you will contribute to the financial success of our organization and create a positive impact on the lives of our employees. Your work will empower them to focus on their roles and personal growth, knowing that their compensation is in capable hands.

You Will 

• Manage state tax registrations including handling paperwork, setting up state portals, and updating Gusto/payroll with information upon state registration completion.

• Ensure that the payroll is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations, including tax laws, labor laws, and benefits regulations. Verify that all payroll taxes are withheld and remitted properly.

• Process payroll in a timely manner, including salary, hourly, and contractor payrolls. Manage weekly hourly and contractor payroll

• Collaborate with the People Operations team on employee payroll changes, compliance, workers’ comp audits, and payroll adjustments for leaves or bonuses, onboarding, dismissal payroll, and bonus/promotion adjustments.

• Own payroll review process. Obtain approvals from the appropriate parties, including managers and executives, for the payroll and related reports. Researching issues identified. 

• Manage incoming mail related to payroll and taxes.

• Review expense reimbursement submissions against the Path expense policy.

• Maintain and organize all documentation for future reference and audit purposes.

• Prepare monthly payroll summaries with flux analysis for reporting to management.

• Collaborate with the accounting team on the analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, benefits billing, and GL financial analysis.

• Support day-to-day administration of the company’s equity programs, including reviewing new equity awards and managing stakeholder profiles. 

• Support ad-hoc projects within the accounting team.

The accounting team that you will join has a culture that emphasizes openness, communication, accountability, and attention to detail. It promotes collaboration, accuracy, and excellence, enabling the team to deliver exceptional financial services and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

If you are excited about making a tangible difference, ensuring the smooth functioning of our financial operations, and contributing to the success of both our employees and Path, then read on to learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications required for this role.

You Are 

• Must-Haves

  • At least 5-7 years of experience in payroll administration.

  • Knowledge of accounting principles.

  • Knowledge of state tax regulations and payroll processing.

  • Comfortable processing payroll independently

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Exceptional project management experience, specifically with managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of integrity.

• Preferred

  • Proficient in using payroll software, Gusto experience is preferred.

Our Team

The people of Path are what truly define our mission and determine our impact on the world. We believe in building not only a team, but a diverse community that thrives by helping each other succeed and grow and inspiring each other by taking on big challenges.

For employees, Path is a 100% remote healthtech company and we’re HIRING! We're excited to bring people onto the team who are committed to raising the bar on mental health care.

As Part Of Our Team, Full-Time Employees Receive

• The ability to work from any location within the US

• Competitive pay and benefits that do not change based on location

• 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year to focus on self-care 

• Paid parental leave to support you and your family

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through our employer plan

• Access to our 401K 

• Access to an Employer Assistance Plan (EAP) through our insurance plan 

• The equipment you need to ensure your home office sets you up for success