Payroll Analyst at American Financing

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UKG Payroll, UKG Timekeeping, Payroll Processing, Data Analysis, Tax Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Wage And Hour Laws, Payroll Tax, Reconciliation, Customer Service, Data Entry, Reporting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Compensation: $60K - $90K annually At American Financing, we're innovators with imagination. We do what it takes to help customers achieve their financial goals. And we stay ahead of the competition by challenging ourselves to become more efficient. We are one of the fastest-growing national mortgage lenders because we don't follow the status quo. See what it's like to work for a national mortgage lender that truly values its employees. Wherever your passions lie, you can find rewarding work and new opportunities here. * Casual work environment * Hybrid schedule for local employees * Family-owned, Customer-focused * Denver Post Top Workplace * Top 50 Family-Owned Business * Best of Colorado Business * Inc. 5000 Fastest-growing Private Company JOB SUMMARY The Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate, timely processing of employee compensation and maintaining payroll system integrity. This role handles day-to-day payroll preparation, verifies timekeeping data, processes deductions, and ensures strict compliance with tax regulations. The Administrator serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and assists the Payroll Manager with data analysis and reporting. WHAT YOU WILL BRING * Advanced proficiency with UKG payroll and timekeeping platforms. * Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle confidential data discreetly. * High level of attention to detail and data entry accuracy. * Solid analytical skills to interpret payroll data and identify system variances. * Working knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and state regulations. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). * High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred. * One to three years of experience in payroll processing, lending, or a related administrative field. * Minimum of one year of direct hands-on experience utilizing UKG software is required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Execute regular, bonus, and correction payroll cycles accurately within UKG on schedule. * Audit and verify employee hours worked within the UKG timekeeping system before processing. * Resolve employee inquiries regarding UKG timekeeping, paychecks, and payroll policies efficiently. * Generate daily, quarterly, and annual payroll reports, including annualized and total summaries. * Reconcile and balance payroll registers on a per-payroll, quarterly, and year-end basis. * Organize and maintain all digital payroll documentation and tax correspondence. * Assist in preparing and submitting federal, state, and local tax deposits and returns. * Register and maintain state-specific payroll tax and unemployment accounts for remote workers. * Provide daily activity and productivity reports to the Payroll Manager to track goal achievement. Compensation: $60K - $90K annually WHAT WE BRING * Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k * Paid time off and sick days * Paid holidays * Long-term paid disability * Paid maternity and bonding leave * Full desk equipment provided American Financing Corporation (AFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation and maintaining payroll system integrity. Key duties include auditing timekeeping data, resolving employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.