Payroll Accountant
Denver, CO
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10076803
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/aBY4K4
Role: Payroll Accountant
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid, in-office)
Pay rate: $32-36/hr, dependent on experience
Benefits: This role is eligible for health, dental, vision and 401K eligible.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for processing high-volume, multi-state payroll, ensuring regulatory compliance, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong Workday experience, a solid accounting foundation, and a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Process and audit weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll cycles for 5,000+ employees accurately and on schedule
- Maintain and update payroll records including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings
- Process field employee tips and manage payroll-related ticket requests and employee inquiries
- Utilize Workday to manage payroll transactions, reporting, and employee data
- Create and post approximately 30 payroll journal entries per week in support of month-end close
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Perform bank reconciliations on payroll accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and system issues
- Support internal and external payroll audits and assist with audit documentation requests
- Prepare payroll reports and analytics for management review
- Partner with HR and Accounting teams to ensure data integrity and drive process improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and payroll accounting practices
- Experience with bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and strong attention to detail
Preferred
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing
- Familiarity with SOX compliance or audit support
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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