Senior Payroll Specialist

A bit about us

Every return gets a second review before it goes out. Two partners, three staff accountants and a front desk admin keep the place running. Fridays in summer end at noon.

The role is new and comes from growth in our client base. Denver Bookkeeping uses ADP Workforce Now for payroll and timekeeping. You will own the process from timecard review to GL entry. Joining the operations team in Washington, reporting to the Payroll Manager. Remote, open to candidates across the US. Weekday working hours, with room to shift your day when needed.

Your responsibilities

Set up state and local tax accounts when employees move or new locations open. Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits. Administer wage garnishments, child support orders and tax levies. Enter new hires, terminations, pay changes and deductions. Calculate final pay in line with state timing rules. Audit benefit deductions against carrier invoices. Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger each period.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on payroll processing, ideally multi-state. Strong Excel for reconciliations. Comfortable with garnishments and tax withholding setup. Experience with ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG or Workday. Working knowledge of FLSA, overtime rules and state wage laws.

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 - $96,000 per year

Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Denver Bookkeeping.