Payroll Accountant

About the role

This full-time Payroll Accountant role is a hybrid position based in Fort Collins, CO, with a combination of on-campus and work-from-home arrangements. The Payroll Accountant will process and review payroll for university employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Process and review payroll for university employees
• Reconcile payroll records and validate time and attendance data
• Calculate deductions and resolve payroll-related inquiries from staff and faculty
• Maintain and update payroll systems
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employment contracts and compensation changes
• Prepare payroll tax filings and related reports
• Assist with audits and support process improvements
• Contribute to the integrity and reliability of CSU’s financial and payroll operations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Payroll Management and Payroll Services, including end-to-end processing and issue resolution
• Proficiency with Accounting Software and payroll systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to new tools
• Solid understanding of Payroll Taxes, wage and hour regulations, and basic employment law as it relates to compensation
• Experience working with Employment Contracts, compensation changes, and related documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in higher education or public sector payroll, and familiarity with multi-state payroll, is beneficial