Payroll Administrator - Centennial, CO

Cbcc; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Centennial, CO is seeking a Payroll Administrator for full-time employment. The role involves overseeing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in payroll databases, and adhering to legal compliance. Candidates must have a CPP certification, 7+ years of payroll experience, and excellent communication skills. A generous benefits package including medical, life, and retirement plans is offered.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Generous benefits package

401K and profit sharing plan

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong capability in managing time-sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit bi-weekly, multi-state payroll.
• Check timesheets for accuracy.
• Process off-cycle payrolls including final pay and bonuses.

Skills

High level of discretion

Strong knowledge of payroll

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Exceptional mathematical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

7+ years of payroll processing experience

Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting

Tools

Paylocity

Deltek

Job description

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a qualified Payroll Administrator for full-time employment with our Centennial, CO office. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for overseeing everything that is associated with paying employees, maintaining payroll databases and processing paychecks according to the payroll schedule and in the correct amount. This generally includes tracking hours worked, validating earnings and validating deductions for taxes and other company-offered benefits.

The Payroll Administrator will be paid between $30.00 and $45.00 per hour. Our offer will be based upon the individual’s experience and qualifications. Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well asa generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account. Retirement benefits include a 401K and profit sharing plan.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit bi-weekly, multi-state payroll
• Check timesheets for accuracy
• Process and approve changes in payroll and accounting databases
• Enter and update data into payroll database, accounting database, and spreadsheets
• Process off-cycle payrolls including final pay, bonuses, and adjustments
• Process wage garnishments
• Enter expense reimbursements for payment
• Process paper checks for distribution
• Reconcile open enrollment & monthly employee benefits invoices
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit required tax documents/reports including W-2’s
• Prepare and maintain vacation and sick leave accrual reports and records
• Maintain accurate employee files including certifications and driver’s license information
• Prepare and distribute annual Total Compensation Statements
• Prepare and maintain Employee Service Recognition records
• Maintain I-9 files
• Support Human Resources and Accounting department with additional tasks or special projects as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required skills/Abilities:

• High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Strong knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution
• Ability to function well in time sensitive situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent required
• 7+ years of experience with end-to-end payroll processing
• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Experience with Paylocity and Deltek a plus

This job operates in an office setting. Regular work on computers.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Able to travel as needed

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon:

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.

As leaders in the industry, CTL|Thompson, Inc. employs only those with technical excellence and professionalism. Individuals exhibiting these qualities are attracted to CTL|Thompson, Inc. by the potential for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.

Please note that CTL|Thompson, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CTL|Thompson, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CTL Thompson, Inc.

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