Located in Grand Junction, CO
Pay: $28-$30/hr DOE
Job Full Description
Express Employment is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist that will prepare, process, and maintain the payroll for a large organization in Grand Junction. This an evaluation hire position. If hired by the organization permanently, full benefits package will be offered.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review timesheets for completeness, proper authorization, coding, and compliance with policies.
- Calculate and enter wages, overtime, differentials, shift premiums, stipends, and other earnings.
- Verify and process payroll deductions such as taxes, retirement contributions, garnishments, and benefit premiums.
- Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee pay histories, adjustments, corrections, and audit documentation.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and assist employees with forms, withholding changes, and payroll procedures.
- Reconcile payroll reports and assist with year‑end activities, including W‑2 processing.
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS regulations, Social Security Administration requirements, state labor laws, and organizational procedures.
- Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, status changes, and leave usage.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports for internal departments and external agencies as required.
- Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Three (3) years of payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of payroll principles, accounting practices, and applicable employment laws.
- Proficiency with payroll software, timekeeping systems (especially Excel and Workday).
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive data.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- Requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, and data entry.
- May occasionally require lifting files or office materials up to 20 pounds.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and data entry.
- Ability to view computer screens for extended periods.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
Please thoroughly apply here and send your resume to Jobs.GrandJunctionCO@ExpressPros.com
Grand Junction, CO
2420
725 Pitkin Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
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