Payroll Accountant-1

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$60,000 - $68,000

About The Position

This fast-paced position supports end-to-end payroll operations, including tax requirements, pension payments, and compliance reporting within the WorkDay ecosystem. It also assists with system maintenance, auditing, reconciliations, and handling payroll exceptions such as overpayments and garnishments.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting OR Associates Degree in Accounting with 2+ yrs payroll accounting experience.
Demonstrated professional intermediate payroll/accounting experience.
Strong organizational, analytical and computer skills.
Excellent written communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Pre-employment Background Check

Nice To Haves

Experience in WorkDay
Experience in Higher Education

Responsibilities

Administer payroll tax functions, including federal, state, and local tax reporting, remittances, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable regulations through audits and reviews of a third-party tax administrator, ADP.
Process retirement contributions, voluntary deductions, taxable earnings, fringe benefits, and other specialized payroll transactions.
Maintain Workers’ Compensation, unemployment, and payroll records; perform financial reconciliations; and support audits and reporting requirements.
Manage payroll processing and complex transactions, including out-of-cycle payments, overpayments, employee receivables, payroll adjustments, and Help ticket management all performed through Workday.
Provide payroll support and expertise through employee guidance and case resolution, payroll reporting, HR/payroll system testing, documentation, and training.