Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Frasier
350 Ponca Pl.
Boulder, CO 80303, USA

Description

We are looking for a talented, passionate Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist
!

• Are you energized by a fast-paced, ever-evolving workplace with a mission focus?
• Do you love taking initiative, working independently, and connecting with people across all levels of an organization?
• Is your superpower solving problems and making sure every detail is spot-on?

If so, read on. Check out our Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist role.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes a difference. In this role, you’ll be the go-to for accuracy, compliance, and top-notch service—helping us deliver excellence every single day.

WHO WE ARE

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, Frasier is on a mission: to build community that inspires and celebrates life.

What makes us stand out? Our values-based culture. We foster community, cultivate curiosity, inspire excellence, and lead with respect and accountability in every interaction.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

Pay Range: $30.00-$37.00/hour

• We’ve got you covered – Frasier pays 83% of your Health, Dental & Vision premiums
• Grow your future – 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5%
• Security you can count on – Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Recharge and refresh – Generous PTO, up to 18 days/year
• Invest in yourself – Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

Perks That Make Life Better

• Stay strong for free – On-site fitness center at no cost
• Support when you need it – Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Move more, spend less – YMCA membership for just $10/ month.
• Commute made easy – Free Eco Pass for full-time team members

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Make an impact, daily — ensure every teammate is paid right, on time, every time.
• Grow here — training + real advancement.
• Belong here — a team that celebrates inclusion.
• Be inspired — work in Boulder with views that fuel your best work

WHAT YOU’LL OWN Own the pay experience

• Run biweekly payroll for 300 team members—accurate, timely, and compliant with state & federal regulations
• Prepare manual checks (terminations, severance) and special payrolls (e.g., annual bonuses)
• Maintain the payroll system, troubleshoot issues, and drive clean, reliable data

Be the Compliance & Reporting Pro

• Coordinate Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) reporting for CMS submissions
• Manage adjustments, garnishments, and benefit deductions with precision
• Generate payroll journal entries and actionable reports for Finance & leadership

Ensure Accuracy in Benefits & Retirement Administration

• Process 401(k) contributions, reconcile variances, and resolve participant issues
• Maintain and update the payroll database; prepare audit summaries and wage reports

Partner Across HR & Operations

• Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, transfers, and rate changes to ensure data integrity
• Enter team members in the meal program and process 1099 forms
• Train and support staff/managers on payroll & timekeeping systems; respond to inquiries promptly and professionally
• Process and pay vendor invoices, reconcile vendor accounts, and assist with accounts payable functions

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent hands‑on experience with computerized payroll and AP functions
• Understand payroll and AP operations inside and out, including regulatory compliance and best practices with a minimum of two years doing the work
• At least 2 years working with payroll/AP software (Ultimate Software UKG and Sage Intacct experience is a big plus!)

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

• Process information quickly, adapt to change, and solve problems resourcefully.
• Investigate and research issues thoroughly to find accurate solutions
• Manage data with accuracy and integrity, ensuring information is up-to-date and secure
• Take initiative, plan ahead, and consistently deliver on time
• Balance attention to detail with swift, effective execution
• Confidently manage competing priorities and expectations
• Own your responsibilities and thrive working independently
• Deliver outstanding customer service with a positive, service-oriented attitude
• Collaborate…