Payroll Specialist

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a qualified Payroll Specialist for full‑time employment with our Centennial, CO office. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing everything that is associated with paying employees, maintaining payroll databases and processing paychecks according to the payroll schedule and in the correct amount. This generally includes tracking hours worked, validating earnings and validating deductions for taxes and other company‑offered benefits.

The Payroll Specialist will be paid between $30.00 and $45.00 per hour. Our offer will be based upon the individual’s experience and qualifications. Our full‑time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefit options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account.

Retirement benefits include a 401K and profit sharing plan.

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• Prepare and submit bi‑weekly, multi‑state payroll
• Check timesheets for accuracy
• Process and approve changes in payroll and accounting databases
• Enter and update data into payroll database, accounting database, and spreadsheets
• Process off‑cycle payrolls including final pay, bonuses, and adjustments
• Process wage garnishments
• Enter expense reimbursements for payment
• Process paper checks for distribution
• Reconcile open enrollment & monthly employee benefits invoices
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit required tax documents/reports including W‑2’s
• Prepare and maintain vacation and sick leave accrual reports and records
• Maintain accurate employee files including certifications and driver’s license information
• Prepare and distribute annual Total Compensation Statements
• Prepare and maintain Employee Service Recognition records
• Maintain I‑9 files
• Support Human Resources and Accounting department with additional tasks or special projects as needed
• Strong knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• 5+ years of experience with end‑to‑end payroll processing
• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent a plus
• Experience with Paylocity and Deltek a plus

This job operates in an office setting. Regular work on computers.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Able to travel as needed

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I‑9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I‑9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.

Accessibility:
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CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.