Maiker Housing Partners Looking for Payroll Administrator at Denver, Colorado Full Time

The Payroll Administrator is an administrative professional in the Accounting department responsible for managing the entirety of the payroll process, including processing paychecks according to schedule and in the correct amount, consolidating timesheet information and entering data into payroll databases, working closely with various department managers, calculating paycheck amounts and distributing funds to employee accounts. They research and communicate with other employees about any discrepancies in their pay. They may use multiple systems and payroll software features in this role. This role will also interface frequently with the payroll provider to investigate discrepancies and trouble shoot problems.

The Payroll Administrator also validates and manages payroll tax and regulatory requirements, benefit premium charged to employees, workman’s compensation claims management, and disability claims management.

Salary: $53,000 – $62,000 annually

Benefits: Maiker Housing Partners offers an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability, 401(k) match and participation in the Public Employer’s Retirement Association.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Processing of the biweekly payroll schedule
• Checking timesheets for accuracy
• Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to create, calculate, and use Excel in spreadsheets
• Handling direct deposit requests and employee data changes
• Processing paper checks for distribution
• Processing wage garnishments
• Making adjustments in pay for raises and bonuses
• Works with employees to answer questions or investigate potential pay discrepancies
• Calculation and submission of PERA contributions and 401k contributions to appropriate agencies
• Reconciliation of PTO allowances
• Ensure new staff and departing staff records are complete and accurate in a timely manner
• Ensure payroll processing is timely and accurate
• Periodic review and maintenance of Payroll Taxes and Benefits
• W-2 review; review of quarterly and annual tax filings
• Benefit premium reconciliation
• Health Savings and Flexible Savings Account reconciliation
• Ensure beginning of year benefit elections are accurately portrayed and calculated in the employee records
• Periodic Regulatory Compliance
• Payroll audits
• Manage Workman’s Compensation process with employees and insurer
• Manage disability (Short and Long Term) payroll process with employees and HR
• Interface with payroll provider to ensure high quality, accurate and timely processing of payroll including trouble-shooting issues and concerns.

Other Skills/Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think critically and make recommendations to management for process improvement
• Ability to self-manage time and meet deadlines

Requirements:

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• A certification or associate degree in accounting is desired
• At least four years of experience in a full-cycle payroll or accounting role
• Experience as a Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator or Payroll Clerk
• Intermediate Excel and Word skills

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