Payroll Specialist

CFS; Keenesburg (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid work with 4 in-office days

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a multi-entity, weekly payroll environment in Keenesburg, CO, working 4 days in office with strong flexibility. You will partner closely with a Payroll Manager and a collaborative internal team to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.

The role covers timecard review across systems, certified payroll reporting, and coordination with HR on hires, terminations, and tax elections.Applicants should have 3+ years of payroll experience in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience in construction, union payroll, or certified payroll environments preferred.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and LCPtracker a plus.
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or similar payroll systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and basic payroll tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for multiple entities with a high level of accuracy.
• Collect, review, and verify timecards across multiple systems for completeness and FLSA compliance.
• Code and report hours for certified payroll and accounting purposes.
• Calculate wages, including union rates, certified payroll, bonuses, and benefits.
• Review attendance, leave, and pay adjustments; reconcile discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related issues in partnership with the Payroll Manager.
• Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, direct deposit updates, and tax elections.
• Support payroll reporting and ensure accuracy across systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

FLSA compliance

Union payroll

Payroll tax principles

Education

Degree in accounting or business

Tools

Viewpoint Spectrum

LCPtracker

Adobe

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a multi-entity, weekly payroll environment and partner closely with a strong Payroll Manager and collaborative internal team.

Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a multi-entity, weekly payroll environment and partner closely with a strong Payroll Manager and collaborative internal team. The company has experienced consistent growth, with several recent accounting and payroll hires made to support expansion. This is a stable, team-oriented environment with leadership that is engaged, accessible, and invested in their people.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Salary $70-85K + bonus potential
• 4 days in office with strong flexibility
• Established, growing organization with a track record of internal investment
• Family-owned business with highly engaged, approachable leadership
• Team-oriented culture with strong tenure and collaboration
• Opportunity to support multi-entity payroll in a structured, well-supported environment
• Excellent benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for multiple entities with a high level of accuracy
• Collect, review, and verify timecards across multiple systems for completeness and FLSA compliance
• Code and report hours for certified payroll and accounting purposes
• Calculate wages, including union rates, certified payroll, bonuses, and benefits
• Review attendance, leave, and pay adjustments; reconcile discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related issues in partnership with the Payroll Manager
• Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, direct deposit updates, and tax elections
• Support payroll reporting and ensure accuracy across systems

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience (required)
• Experience in construction, union payroll, or certified payroll environments preferred
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and LCPtracker a plus
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or similar payroll systems preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and basic payroll tax principles
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)