Payroll & General Accounting Associate — Denver (In-Office)

John Ingraham, LLC an E.A. Buck company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Accounting Associate at E.A. Buck will manage payroll, billing and general accounting duties across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This full-time, in-office role is based in the Denver Tech Center and requires strong attention to detail, collaboration with finance teams, and adherence to controls. Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years in payroll/accounting, proficiency with Excel and NetSuite, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two to three years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping or related experience.
• Foundational accounting knowledge with a strong understanding of accounts payable and reconciliations.
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar accounting/ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review timecards for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before payroll is processed.
• Receive approved variable compensation files, bonus sheets and commission payouts and include them in the appropriate payroll cycle.
• Administer scheduled payrolls for all companies in accordance with approved calendars and controls.
• Generate retroactive and prorated pay batches and enter approved manual voluntary deductions, including 401(k) and parking deductions.
• Generate monthly payouts for applicable 1099 contractors.
• Maintain approved payroll changes, employee data, deductions, benefits-related inputs, bonuses and other pay items.
• Prepare payroll previews, obtain required approvals, submit and accept payroll in ADP, and retain complete processing support.
• Respond to routine employee payroll questions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Reconcile payroll registers, cash activity, payroll liabilities, deductions and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Maintain payroll records and provide support for audits, tax filings and information requests.
• Prepare billing for payroll and bookkeeping services and reconcile billing support to source records.
• Receive and process customer payments, apply them to the appropriate accounts and invoices, and deposit checks as needed.
• Provide accounts payable support and backup coverage as assigned.
• Prepare assigned bank and general ledger account reconciliations and routine journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close tasks related to payroll, billing and assigned accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly General Excise Tax returns for applicable entities and maintain complete filing support.
• Research discrepancies and support the Senior Accountant and Controller with audit support and other general accounting projects.
• Support ad hoc accounting, finance and systems projects, including the NetSuite implementation, process improvements, testing and data cleanup, as assigned.
• Provide backup support to other accounting functions and maintain accounting records in accordance with department standards.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting

Attention to detail

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Accounting Associate at E.A. Buck will manage payroll, billing and general accounting duties across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This full-time, in-office role is based in the Denver Tech Center and requires strong attention to detail, collaboration with finance teams, and adherence to controls. Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years in payroll/accounting, proficiency with Excel and NetSuite, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while