Payroll Specialist

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango Colorado with expanding operations in Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania and Tulsa Oklahoma Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile we design build and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision reliability and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense human exploration and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit innovative team.

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist in Durango CO to join our Finance & Accounting team! In this position you will provide support administration and troubleshooting on payroll and benefit matters with employees managers auditors and outside agencies. You will possess tax and compliance expertise and will ensure Payroll reporting and payments are compliant with Company policy generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal state and IRS regulations.

Responsibilities:
Provide critical payroll support to our employee population on such items as:
Accurate and timely validation of wage salary bonus calculations
Time and Attendance administration including timekeeping changes
Leave Administration (i.e. medical leaves military leaves)
Retroactive pay supplemental pay and other fringe benefits
Off-cycle manual checks
Stop payments and uncashed checks
Wage Assignments
Tax Compliance including W-2 processing
Payroll Accounting including funding tax liabilities
Other payroll-related duties and responsibilities
Utilize payroll software systems to run scheduled system jobs for processing payroll and resolve any errors ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Run ad-hoc reports and analyze payroll data to identify and rectify errors or discrepancies
Partner with Payroll vendor to ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations tax laws and labor laws in payroll processes and reporting
Collaborate with People Operations Finance & Accounting and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and seamless coordination of payroll activities
Address and resolve employee inquiries and concerns related to timekeeping deductions and tax withholding in a timely and professional manner
Prepare and distribute payroll-related documents to employees as needed
Stay current on developments and changes in payroll regulations tax laws and labor laws
Assist with monthly close activities like expense reports accounts payable accounts receivable and more as needed
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Five or more years of relevant Payroll experience
Demonstrated understanding of payroll processes and regulations
Strong knowledge of federal state and local payroll regulations tax laws and labor laws
Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices related to payroll
Strong tax and compliance expertise
Proficiency in use of payroll software HRIS systems and Excel for data entry calculations and analysis
Organizational skills to manage payroll cycles and meet payroll deadlines
Effective communication skills to interact with employees and resolve inquiries or concerns
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field
Professional certification in payroll administration (e.g. Certified Payroll Professional Fundamental Payroll Certification)
Experience with Deltek Costpoint
Experience with Paylocity

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Type: Exempt
Salary: $53000 - $73000
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Durango CO
Remote: No Position requires on-site support in Durango CO

This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until it is filled.

What Youll Love About Us:

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage dental and vision plans Flexible Time Off parental leave and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color region gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please submit a request to.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act a potential new employees salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.