Payroll Specialist

Description

Partnering with a great organization in Denver, CO seeking a Payroll Accountant. This is a great opportunity with hybrid work flexibility, 401k with up to 3% company match, 2+ weeks PTO, paid sick time off, paid holidays, a dog friendly office, and competitive health/vision/dental coverage.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state U.S. operations and support international payroll activities through in-country providers and employer-of-record partners.

• Review timekeeping records, audit payroll inputs, investigate discrepancies, and resolve exceptions to ensure each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Administer payroll-related deductions and withholdings, including taxes, garnishments, child support orders, levies, voluntary deductions, and final pay obligations.

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts in coordination with Accounting and Finance across multiple business entities and currencies.

• Maintain complete payroll files and supporting documentation while assisting with audits, control testing, year-end reporting, and other statutory filing requirements.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee and manager payroll inquiries, providing timely and confidential support.

• Track payroll compliance requirements across applicable jurisdictions and help implement improvements that strengthen consistency, efficiency, and standardization.

• Contribute to payroll system and process enhancements that improve accuracy, reporting, and operational effectiveness across the broader payroll function.

Requirements

The ideal Payroll Accountant comes with...

• 4-7+ years of payroll experience

• CPP (preferred, but not required)

For immediate consideration for the open Payroll Accountant role, reach out to Kyndra (Steeg) Strada directly on LinkedIn

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