Senior Payroll Analyst — Multi-State Compliance & Tax

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

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.