Payroll Specialist

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:
• Bachelor's 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: $53,000 - $73,000
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 You'll 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.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t 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 hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

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.