Senior Payroll Analyst - Multi-State & Compliance

Tepa Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tepa Companies in Denver, CO are seeking a skilled Payroll Analyst with 10+ years of multi-state payroll experience to join our Finance team. You will manage weekly and biweekly payrolls, process bonuses, terminations, garnishments, and retirement deductions while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

You will stay current on federal, state, and local wage laws, support audits, and train colleagues. Knowledge of Workday and MS Office is highly valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of payroll experience.
• Multi-state and multi-entity payroll experience.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Experience with US Territories preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour policies including Davis Bacon and Prevailing Wage.
• Payroll tax processes knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and biweekly payroll including regular pay, bonus, terminations, and any other pay, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date on Federal and State Regulations and apply rules per situation.
• Triage payroll issues and prioritize fixes using independent judgment.
• Create and maintain a payroll check-off list for audits and as auditable backup.
• Audit payroll prior to closing and validate reports.
• Understand taxation including pretax and post-tax benefits; research tax issues and correct as needed.
• Process manual checks and termination payments in compliance with state laws.
• Manage garnishments, time off, and 401(k) deductions; ensure compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of Garnishment rules and Timekeeping module; assist employees with payroll questions.
• Reconcile payroll and file uploads; document payroll changes and new hires.

Skills

Payroll regulations

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Education

BS in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The Tepa Companies in Denver, CO are seeking a skilled Payroll Analyst with 10+ years of multi-state payroll experience to join our Finance team. You will manage weekly and biweekly payrolls, process bonuses, terminations, garnishments, and retirement deductions while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

You will stay current on federal, state, and local wage laws, support audits, and train colleagues. Knowledge of Workday and MS Office is highly valued in this fast-paced environment.