Payroll Analyst

Tepa-Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are hiring a Payroll Analyst to deliver accurate weekly and biweekly payroll across multiple states. You will stay current on federal/state wage laws, manage garnishments and deductions, and handle audits and tax issues while supporting accounting and HR functions with a confidentiality-first approach.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with Workday and timekeeping modules, and the ability to train others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting or equivalent field required.
• 10+ years payroll experience across multiple states and entities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local wage/hour laws, Davis-Bacon and Prevailing Wage regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax and benefit deductions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and confidential data handling.
• Proven ability to train others and handle audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and biweekly payroll including regular pay, bonuses, terminations, and other pay.
• Ensure payroll data accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and apply rules per situation.
• Audit payroll before closing and validate reports.
• Process garnishments, child support, verifications, time-off deductions.
• Handle termination checks and payroll system upgrades awareness.
• Support labor compliance and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Document payroll processes for new hires and changes.
• Provide support to accounting and HR on payroll-related matters.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Relationship building

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Learner

Cross-cultural collaboration

Reasoning ability

Education

BS degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Timekeeping module

Job description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIESEstablished in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.ABOUT THE JOBThe Tepa Companies are seeking a Payroll Analyst that strives for accuracy, to solve issues, and deliver solutions. This job evolves around current business needs to deliver problem-solving ideas when issues arise.Job Functions:Prepare weekly and biweekly payroll including regular pay, bonus, terminations, and any other pay, while ensuring data is accurate and in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.Responsible for understanding and staying up to date on Federal and State Regulations and being able toindependently apply these rules per situation.Triage issues as they come in, using discretion and independent judgment to prioritize break fixes, issue opinions etc.Create and maintain a living payroll check-off list that will be used for payroll audit to mitigate errors and serve as an auditable backup document.Audit payroll prior to closing and validating confirmed reports.Understand proper taxation, including employer paid benefits, pretax and post-tax, research tax issues, and process tax corrections independently.Prepare and process manual checks as needed, analyzing the nuances of each, and understanding how to apply the different rules.Perform daily payroll department functions including but not limited to process and/or update garnishments, child support orders, employment verifications, vacation and sick time, and 401{k) deductions.Have a strong understanding and up-to-date knowledge of the complexities of Garnishment orders to apply the caps/sequence/communication legally required.Have a continuous working knowledge of the Timekeeping module to assist employees with payroll, timekeeping, vacation/sick time, and other questions.Process termination checks in compliance with state laws, independently researching each situation to ensureaccurate processing.Stay current on payroll systems upgrades/changes to ensure effective support and alignment with Accounting and Human Resources.Responsible for all payroll reconciliations and file uploads for each payroll.Support and resolve labor compliance discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner to avoid penalties for payroll or reporting non-compliance.Process documentation on a timely basis related to new hires, employee job changes, salary increases, terminations and other documentation related to payroll functions.Knowledge of Prevailing Wage requirements to back up Davis Bacon Specialist role.Train other team members as needed.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORBS degree in accounting or equivalent field10+ years working knowledge of payroll experience requiredMulti-state and multi-entity payroll experience requiredWorkday experience preferredExperience working with US Territories preferredClear understanding of payroll regulations and compliance, including federal, state, and local wage and hour policies, employment tax laws, Davis Bacon Act and Related Acts, and Prevailing Wage regulationsClear understanding of Payroll tax and processes required.Excellent written & oral communication and strong relationship building skillsDetail oriented with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environmentStrong computer skills including use of MS Office {Word, Excel & Outlook}, with a willingness to learn new software programsMust be a good listener with above average reasoning ability and make minimal mistakesMust be a good learner who can assimilate product knowledge and skills as they are presentedMust be able to work with a wide variety of people and personalitiesMust be able to maintain confidentialityEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled