Payroll Clerk

Description We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to join a collaborative team in Denver, Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 100 to 150 employees and is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, organization, and consistent follow-through. The role combines payroll coordination, administrative support, and high-volume data entry while offering long-term growth potential within a stable, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

- Gather weekly time records from employees and enter payroll data into the system with a high degree of accuracy.

- Assist with biweekly payroll activities to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.

- Complete certified payroll submissions through required online platforms in accordance with reporting standards.

- Support employee lifecycle administration by helping process onboarding documentation for new employees and separation records.

- Maintain and refresh weekly project-related records in internal systems to keep information current.

- Reconcile company credit card activity and employee expense items on a regular basis.

- Perform detailed data entry and verify information carefully to reduce errors and maintain reliable records.

- Work with internal departments to coordinate payroll-related information and resolve routine discrepancies. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in payroll, accounting support, or a closely related administrative function.

- Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail when handling timekeeping, payroll, or financial data.

- Dependable work habits with a consistent record of punctuality and attendance.

- Ability to manage responsibilities independently and stay productive with minimal supervision.

- Prior experience supporting payroll for employee populations in the 101 to 500 range is preferred.

- Familiarity with payroll processing concepts such as full-cycle payroll and garnishments is an advantage.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working within data-heavy systems is a plus.

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