Payroll Specialist

Lakeshore Talent is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a permanent. This role involves managing bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and contributing to financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced with multi-state payroll processing.

This role will start as an onsite role reporting into the company's office in Colorado Springs and offering flexibility of a hybrid model as the role progresses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly payroll for ~200 employees using Paylocity, including full-time, part-time, and temporary staff.
• Compliance: Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll regulations; handle state tax and unemployment account registrations.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including benefits, deductions, and PTO calculations.
• Employee Support: Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Financial Support: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• System Optimization: Operate Paylocity for payroll processing and reporting; recommend process improvements.
• Collaboration: Support HR with onboarding and finance with reporting. Cross-train in AP/AR tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or payroll processing.
• High School Diploma or GED required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and tax registrations; union payroll is a plus.
• Proficiency in Paylocity, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), and bookkeeping software.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and payroll compliance.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Compensation:

• $30 - $34/hour
• Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision), 401k match, PTO, and more.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today!