Payroll Analyst

Lakeshore Talent; Denver (CO); Ibrido; USD 47.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lakeshore Talent is recruiting a Payroll Analyst for a Denver-based organization. The role supports payroll processing and accounting with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience (preferably Workday), payroll accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Excel. This is a temporary, hybrid role with 3–4 days onsite and 1–2 days remote each week.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and general ledger processes.

Mansioni

• Process and audit weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for 8,000+ employees across multiple states.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and data integrity.
• Utilize Workday for payroll processing, transactions, reporting and data management.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to improve payroll processes.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Discretion

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Strumenti

Workday

Excel

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Job Description

Job Description

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a Denver-based organization to identify a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst for a temporary opportunity supporting its payroll and accounting functions. This role will play an important part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large employee population while supporting payroll reconciliations and month-end accounting activities.

** Location:** Denver, CO (Hybrid) 3–4 days onsite and 1–2 days remote each week.
** Pay:** $34–$36 per hour
** Schedule:** Standard Business Hours M-F, contract
Duration: Through the end of January, with a possibility of extending into February

** About the Opportunity**

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably with Workday, and a solid understanding of payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity. This is a great opportunity for someone who can step in quickly, manage sensitive information with care, and help keep payroll operations running smoothly.

** Responsibilities**

• Process and audit weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for a workforce of 8,000+ employees across multiple states.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and other employee data.
• Utilize Workday for payroll processing, transactions, reporting, and employee data management.
• Perform payroll bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate account balances.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and tax requirements.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, system issues, and employee inquiries.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain data accuracy and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with internal and external audit requests.

** Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and general accounting principles.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to step into a role and get up to speed quickly.

** Preferred Qualifications**

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit support.

** Schedule and Location**

• ** Schedule:** Hybrid, with 3–4 days onsite and 1–2 days remote each week.
• ** Parking:** Free street parking is available.

Additional Information

• Temporary contract opportunity covering a leave of absence.
• Expected duration through the end of January, with a possibility of extending into February.
• Background check required.

Company Description

Since 1995, Lakeshore has provided Staffing, Recruiting and Payrolling services to employers in Denver and Chicago across multiple industries. We are committed to achieving success by matching top talent with the right opportunities. In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.

Company Description

Since 1995, Lakeshore has provided Staffing, Recruiting and Payrolling services to employers in Denver and Chicago across multiple industries. We are committed to achieving success by matching top talent with the right opportunities. In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.