Payroll/ Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter•Longmont, CO

4h•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing company that develops advanced laser and photonics technologies that strengthen next‑generation defense systems, and this role places you at the center of that mission. You’ll join a fast‑moving, highly collaborative team where technical excellence and precision directly support national security and the people who rely on these capabilities. If this sounds like a company you'd like to work for, apply now!

Requirements

3+ years of experience in full-cycle payroll and accounts receivable experience
Experience with multi-state payroll processing
Knowledge of Paylocity, UKG or other third-party payroll processing software
Comfortable with using MSOffice (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Process weekly/biweekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy in hours, earnings, deductions, and taxes.
Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and benefit deductions.
Review timesheets for completeness and compliance with company policies and labor laws.
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Prepare and distribute payroll-related documents such as pay stubs, summaries, and year-end forms (W‑2, 1099, etc.).
Coordinate with HR and managers on payroll questions, adjustments, and compliance requirements.
Generate and send customer invoices based on contracts, service logs, or project milestones.
Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on past‑due accounts, and document collection activities.
Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate aging reports.
Assist with month-end closing tasks, including AR reporting and revenue reconciliation.
Work with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies or customer disputes.
Maintain accurate financial and payroll documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
Support process improvements to streamline payroll and billing workflows.
Provide backup support to the accounting team as needed.