Payroll Accountant

$60,000 - $85,000/Yr

Seakr Engineering - Centennial, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Centennial, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Accountant at SEAKR Engineering is responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws, and performing general ledger reconciliations. This role requires a skilled individual who can work independently and collaboratively under the direction of the Assistant Controller, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Review timecards for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll file accurately and on time.
• Independently research and resolve system errors, warnings, and exceptions.
• Prepare off cycle payments as requested.
• Prepare final paychecks for terminations in accordance with company policies.
• Create payroll funding wires for each pay cycle.
• Open and maintain new state tax accounts for employee relocations.
• Review labor transfers for compliance and process changes to timecards and payroll records.
• Answer questions from managers and employees regarding timecard charging and payroll.
• Enter compensation changes for employees into the ERP system.
• Upload files and transfer funds for various benefits including FSA, HSA, and 401k.
• Process annual vacation cash out and manage year-end bonus processing.
• Setup employee ACH direct deposit profiles for expense reimbursement.
• Calculate employee relocation benefit payments.
• Balance payroll reports to the general ledger for each pay period and month-end.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reconciliation of general ledger accounts for employee benefits.
• Review and file payroll forms and amendments including W-2s and 941s.
• Manage the annual workers compensation audit and assist with other audits.
• File appropriate supporting documentation for payroll and benefits adjustments.
• Maintain timekeeping training materials and update payroll function process documentation.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience for at least 200 employees.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Paycom and ADP desired.
• Strong knowledge of accounting with the ability to reconcile accounts.
• Ability to think critically, analyze problems, and propose solutions.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems desired.
• Experience in government contract accounting, manufacturing accounting, and job/labor costing highly desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with government contract accounting.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting.
• Experience with job/labor costing.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA
• Year-end bonus eligibility