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Payroll Accountant

Addison Group
Denver, CO Other
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2027

Payroll Accountant - Greenwood Village, CO (in-office)

Salary: $55,000-65,000 annually, DOE

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k)


We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage full-cycle payroll processing and support broader accounting functions across a multi-entity organization. This role combines hands-on payroll administration with month-end close support, reconciliations, and cross-functional accounting responsibilities.


Responsibilities:

  • Process full-cycle, biweekly payroll in ADP for roughly 200 employees across multiple entities
  • Audit timecards for accuracy and troubleshoot discrepancies before each payroll cycle closes
  • Incorporate approved variable pay, including bonuses, commissions, and other compensation files, into the correct pay cycle
  • Build retroactive and prorated pay batches, and key in approved manual deductions (401(k), parking, etc.)
  • Field routine payroll-related employee questions with discretion and professionalism
  • Create payroll journal entries for month-end close
  • Tie-out payroll registers, cash movement, liabilities, and deductions against related GL accounts
  • Keep payroll documentation audit-ready and respond to tax filing or records requests
  • Apply incoming customer payments to correct accounts/invoices and handle check deposits as needed
  • Own assigned bank and GL reconciliations, along with routine journal entries and their documentation
  • Contribute to month-end close across payroll, billing, and other assigned accounts
  • Dig into discrepancies and assist the Senior Accountant and Controller on audits and accounting projects
  • Assist on ERP-related initiatives — implementation work, process improvements, testing, and data cleanup
  • Support other accounting areas as needed, maintaining department standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar highly preferred
  • 2 years of accounting experience required
  • Proven understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations
  • NetSuite or similar ERP background preferred


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.



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