Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter•Aurora, CO

7d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Make an Impact Every Payday. Build Your Payroll Career with a Growing Team. Are you detail-oriented, driven by accuracy, and looking to expand your payroll expertise? Join a growing Accounting & Finance team where you'll play a critical role in ensuring employees across multiple states are paid accurately and on time every week. This is more than a payroll processing position. You'll gain hands-on experience with multi-state payroll, union payroll, certified payroll reporting, payroll taxes, garnishments, and process improvement initiatives while working alongside experienced payroll professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and want an opportunity to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years of payroll processing experience.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management.
Experience handling confidential employee information professionally.
Strong data entry and organizational skills.
Familiarity with payroll systems and technology.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Multi-state payroll experience.
Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial payroll experience.
Union payroll experience.
Certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting exposure.
Experience with Viewpoint/Vista payroll systems.
Knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage regulations.
Interest in building deeper expertise in payroll operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

Collect, review, and validate weekly timesheets for office and field employees.
Partner with supervisors and field personnel to obtain missing approvals, documentation, and payroll information.
Process complex pay calculations, including per diem payments and travel reimbursements.
Assist with posting and finalizing weekly payroll while ensuring all entries reconcile accurately.
Support ACH payroll processing and direct deposit activities.
Process payroll corrections, adjustments, and standard deductions.
Prepare live payroll checks for distribution and coordinate payroll funding transfers.
Administer payroll pay card programs and maintain employee payroll records.
Investigate and resolve payroll-related banking discrepancies.
Set up and manage wage garnishments and child support deductions.
Respond to unemployment inquiries and related documentation requests.
Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting requirements.
Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant payroll records.
Handle high-volume payroll data entry with exceptional attention to detail.
Collaborate with payroll leadership on process improvements and best practices.
Support a diverse workforce, including union, field, and office employees across multiple states.