Payroll and Accounting Specialist (Exempt)

Payroll And Accounting Specialist Exempt

Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Payroll and Accounting Specialist is an exempt senior-level individual contributor responsible for independently managing and executing key accounting payroll administrative and financial operations. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in the analysis reporting and reconciliation of employment financial and payroll data as well as in audit preparation and process improvement initiatives.

The position requires advanced technical expertise sound judgment and the ability to identify risks resolve complex issues and execute finance and payroll tasks. Work is structured across core functional areas to ensure operational excellence compliance and financial integrity.

Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller / Director of Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation Range: $85000$100000 annually
Schedule: Full-time (5 days/week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Invoicing (Approximately 40% 2 days per week)

Own end-to-end invoicing processes ensuring accuracy compliance with contractual terms and timely billing
Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies using professional judgment
Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities
Independently prepare analyze and validate recurring financial reports including revenue expense and variance analyses
Identify trends risks and inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions and process improvements
Maintain internal controls and documentation standards in alignment with audit and compliance requirements

Payroll Operations & Compliance (Approximately 40% 2 days per week)

Serve as the primary owner of payroll operations using Paylocity exercising discretion over payroll validation and controls
Review and approve payroll inputs earnings deductions and adjustments prior to processing
Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and resolve variances independently
Prepare payroll-related financial reports and compliance documentation
Act as a subject-matter expert for payroll policies procedures and regulatory compliance
Partner with HR leadership to resolve escalated or complex payroll matters

Administrative Leadership & Audit Support (Approximately 20% 1 day per week)

Lead audit preparation and coordination efforts including document review reconciliations and auditor responses
Maintain audit-ready financial and payroll records in accordance with internal and external requirements
Evaluate existing finance and payroll processes and recommend enhancements for efficiency accuracy and scalability
Support internal controls compliance initiatives and risk mitigation efforts
Provide guidance and best practices related to finance administrative processes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance in this role will be evaluated based on but not limited to the following metrics:

Financial Accuracy & Timeliness

99% accuracy rate in financial reporting invoicing and payroll reconciliations
On-time completion of month-end close activities and scheduled financial reports
Invoices issued accurately and within defined billing timelines

Payroll Integrity & Compliance

Zero material payroll errors or compliance violations
Timely and accurate payroll processing each pay period
Successful completion of payroll audits with minimal findings

Audit & Controls

Audit readiness maintained at all times
Timely and complete delivery of audit requests
Reduction in repeat audit findings year over year

Process Improvement & Ownership

Identification and implementation of process improvements that reduce errors cycle time or manual work
Demonstrated ability to independently resolve issues and escalate risks appropriately
Consistent adherence to internal controls and documentation standards

Stakeholder Support & Professional Judgment

Effective partnership with HR leadership and external auditors
Clear professional communication of financial and payroll information
Responsible handling of confidential and sensitive data

Required Qualifications

5 years of progressive experience in accounting finance and payroll operations
Advanced hands-on experience with Paylocity including payroll processing reporting and audits
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks including general ledger management and reconciliations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables lookups formulas financial analysis)
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complex processes with minimal supervision
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
High level of discretion confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field
Experience with multi-state payroll and/or multi-entity accounting
Prior responsibility for audit coordination or regulatory compliance
Experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives

Exempt Role Statement

This position is classified as exempt and requires the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance related to finance payroll compliance and reporting.

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Position SummaryThe Payroll and Accounting Specialist is an exempt senior-level individual contributor responsible for independently managing and executing key accounting payroll administrative and financial operations. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in the analysis reportin...