Payroll Jobs in Colorado

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Payroll Administrator

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 13 hours ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 13 hours ago

Enter payroll changes into the UKG system. Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting....

Payroll Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Timely and accurate submission of: Payroll reports; Tax reports; State Labor reports. Comply with garnishments and process in a timely manner (Child Support, IRS Levies, State Levies, etc.)...

Payroll Analyst - Full Time - Finance

  • Montrose, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 1 day ago

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred. 2 or more years experience with UKG payroll systems. Job Knowledge & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite....

Sales Compensation Analyst

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for a Sales Compensation Analyst to join our team. As a key contributor to our revenue organization, you will leverage data skills and serve as a close business partner to our sales...

accelerate customer feature adoption) Feature Adoption Tenant Reviews (Reviewing customer tenants to identify adoption opportunities) About You Basic Qualifications - Senior Functional Consultant - Payroll...

We are seeking a talented Sales Compensation Analyst to join the Business Unit Operations team supporting WWPS Sales Teams. Reporting into the WWPS Sales Compensation Manager, you will partner...

Compensation Analyst

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

The Compensation Analyst helps program management in partnership with the Compensation team to ensure business services, managers and leadership receives timely and accurate information about pay...

Compensation Analyst

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures. Aspen One enables the expansion of the Aspen brand and ethos globally by...

Payroll Admin

  • Arvada, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: The Payroll Admin will assist with the payroll processing operations of the company....

Principal Product Manager, Payroll Experiences

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago

About the Team: Our team oversees all customer-facing experiences in Gusto's flagship Payroll product, inclusive of setup, payroll preparation, payroll submission, and historical reporting....

Payroll Coordinator Full-Time Denver Tech Center

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago

multi state payroll....

Accounts Payable and Payroll Clerk

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago

The Childrens Museum has an opening for an Accounts Payable and Payroll Clerk, who is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable, processing payroll, and assisting with the month-end close process....

Payroll Coordinator

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Recipe for Success: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required Minimum 2 years of multi-state payroll experience Possess excellent phone etiquette and is customer service driven...

Payroll Specialist I - Entry Level

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 10 days ago

Runs payroll reports and provide payroll data for grants and other requests. Provides payroll data as requested for applicable annual audits. Maintains updated payroll procedure documents....

Manager, Payroll

  • Denver, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 13 days ago

Experience with ADP payroll platforms required (preferably ADP Vantage). + Experience with Workday required The base salary range for this role is $102,600 to $128,200....

Demographic Data for Colorado

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in Colorado
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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