Commission Account & Payroll Analyst presso Modern Woodmen of America

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about precision? Modern Woodmen’s Agency Payroll & Compensation department is looking for a Commission Account and Payroll Analyst to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing payroll and maintaining commission accounts and systems that support our financial representatives. If you thrive in a structured environment and enjoy working with numbers and systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of IRS employee classifications, payroll taxes, and limits/thresholds for 401(k) and Medicare wages to ensure compliance.
• Review business expense reports for compliance with accountable plan guidelines.
• Accurately process semi-monthly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls for the field force.
• Perform payroll balancing to ensure accurate reporting and timely payments.
• Support internal audits by verifying adherence to payroll protocols and procedures.
• Create and maintain records for new field representatives, including account setup and updates.
• Monitor debit/credit balances for field representatives under the advance pay program.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in account balances.
• Review certificate changes, exchanges, cancellations, conversions, replacements, and rider adjustments to calculate and update production credit and commissions.
• Serve as a point of contact for field representatives and home office staff regarding all aspects of field compensation.
• Complete employment verification forms for financial institutions and manage garnishment records for field representatives.

What we need:

• Associate’s degree with at least 3 years of related experience, preferably in accounting or working with payroll systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with solid administrative capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $22.50. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid, hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least three days in office and the remaining days each week working from home. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be asked to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.