We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee comprehensive payroll operations for two subsidiary organizations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive expertise in payroll processes, compliance, and multi-state payroll management. As this is a long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution while maintaining adherence to all applicable regulations. Responsibilities: • Manage and process semi-monthly payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and state regulations. • Handle all payroll-related deductions, including medical benefits, 401k contributions, reimbursements, and company matches. • Perform onboarding tasks for new employees, including setting up time-off policies and benefit enrollments. • Conduct variance analyses for payroll runs and ensure all journal entries are accurately recorded. • Reconcile balance sheets related to payroll accounts, such as accrued bonuses, vacation, and 401k. • Collaborate with benefits administrators and third-party providers to manage enrollments and payments. • Calculate and process bonus payouts, including associated journal entries. • Ensure compliance with state payroll tax accounts and assist with related audits or testing. • Maintain oversight of payroll systems, including updates and testing for compliance. • Provide support for 401k testing and compliance requirements.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing payroll operations. • Proficiency in full-cycle payroll management, including processing, reporting, and compliance. • Expertise in handling multi-state payroll for organizations with over 500 employees. • Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems. • Strong understanding of payroll-related deductions and benefits administration. • Proven ability to reconcile payroll accounts and prepare accurate journal entries. • Familiarity with state payroll tax regulations and compliance testing. • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills to ensure precise payroll execution.

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Englewood, CO
remote
Temporary
59.38 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee comprehensive payroll operations for two subsidiary organizations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive expertise in payroll processes, compliance, and multi-state payroll management. As this is a long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution while maintaining adherence to all applicable regulations. Responsibilities: • Manage and process semi-monthly payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and state regulations. • Handle all payroll-related deductions, including medical benefits, 401k contributions, reimbursements, and company matches. • Perform onboarding tasks for new employees, including setting up time-off policies and benefit enrollments. • Conduct variance analyses for payroll runs and ensure all journal entries are accurately recorded. • Reconcile balance sheets related to payroll accounts, such as accrued bonuses, vacation, and 401k. • Collaborate with benefits administrators and third-party providers to manage enrollments and payments. • Calculate and process bonus payouts, including associated journal entries. • Ensure compliance with state payroll tax accounts and assist with related audits or testing. • Maintain oversight of payroll systems, including updates and testing for compliance. • Provide support for 401k testing and compliance requirements.
2025-10-24T20:34:28Z