Payroll Specialist - A0008

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an energetic, self-driven and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our finance & accounting team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and excellent support for employees and managers. The Payroll Specialist will also assist with timesheet administration, employee payroll-related training, and special accounting projects. This full-time position is based in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office.

We’re looking for someone with strong analytical & problem-solving skills, a solid accounting background and good work ethic.  This position will also require general accounting responsibilities including payroll related journal entries and account reconciliations and accruals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and reconcile bi-weekly payroll.
• Administer and review weekly employee timesheets for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely employee submission and supervisor approvals of weekly timesheets.
• Train new employees in timesheet entry and payroll processes.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee questions.
• Set up, maintain, and manage state payroll tax, unemployment insurance, and local tax accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all payroll tax returns and compliance reports.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Process garnishments and other wage-related deductions.
• Ensure accuracy of quarterly tax, annual W-2s and other payroll related documents.
• Support annual audits by providing payroll data and documentation.
• Preform payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Partner with Finance and HR teams on various projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably with multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll system setup and account maintenance (e.g., state/unemployment/local tax accounts).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and Paylocity a plus.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, overtime rules, and payroll compliance best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential employee information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Professional services firm experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting is a plus.
• Payroll certification (e.g., CPP) preferred but not required.

Compensation

$28.00 – $36.00/hour. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 10/24/2025

Benefits

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.