Payroll Analyst

American Financing•Aurora, CO

21d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate, timely processing of employee compensation and maintaining payroll system integrity. This role handles day-to-day payroll preparation, verifies timekeeping data, processes deductions, and ensures strict compliance with tax regulations. The Administrator serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and assists the Payroll Manager with data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency with UKG payroll and timekeeping platforms.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle confidential data discreetly.
High level of attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
Solid analytical skills to interpret payroll data and identify system variances.
Working knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and state regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
One to three years of experience in payroll processing, lending, or a related administrative field.
Minimum of one year of direct hands-on experience utilizing UKG software is required.

Responsibilities

Execute regular, bonus, and correction payroll cycles accurately within UKG on schedule.
Audit and verify employee hours worked within the UKG timekeeping system before processing.
Resolve employee inquiries regarding UKG timekeeping, paychecks, and payroll policies efficiently.
Generate daily, quarterly, and annual payroll reports, including annualized and total summaries.
Reconcile and balance payroll registers on a per-payroll, quarterly, and year-end basis.
Organize and maintain all digital payroll documentation and tax correspondence.
Assist in preparing and submitting federal, state, and local tax deposits and returns.
Register and maintain state-specific payroll tax and unemployment accounts for remote workers.
Provide daily activity and productivity reports to the Payroll Manager to track goal achievement.