Remote Payroll Specialist for Nonprofit & Education

Charter Impact; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Impact is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for our clients, train client staff, and ensure accurate processing. The role may operate remotely with occasional on-site trainings and meetings, and supports multi-state payroll.

Responsibilities include entering hires/changes, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and preparing retirement reporting. Ideal candidates have payroll experience, knowledge of payroll databases, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Three years of payroll processing experience preferred for external applicants.
• Experience with quarterly payroll tax returns preferred.
• Experience with third-party payroll databases (ADP, Paycor, Paycom, Paychex, UKG Ready Now).

Responsibilities

• Train client staff on payroll processes and procedures.
• Enter new hires and employee changes; review payroll reports for accuracy.
• Assist with retirement reporting and payments for 403(b)/401(k) plans.
• Reconcile payroll-related liability accounts before month-end closing.
• Create and maintain payroll calendars and reminders.
• Run post-payroll backup reports and ad hoc reports for clients.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Payroll coursework or certification

Tools

ADP

Paycor

Paycom

Paychex

UKG Ready Now

Job description

Charter Impact is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for our clients, train client staff, and ensure accurate processing. The role may operate remotely with occasional on-site trainings and meetings, and supports multi-state payroll.

Responsibilities include entering hires/changes, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and preparing retirement reporting. Ideal candidates have payroll experience, knowledge of payroll databases, and strong attention to detail.