Yampa Valley Electric Association

Payroll Specialist

Steamboat Springs, CO

Full-time

$68,640-$83,200

About This Job

The role

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll processing and reporting for the cooperative and its subsidiary, in compliance with federal, state and organizational policies. This role coordinates with Finance and Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely compensation, supports employee benefits, maintains payroll records, and files required payroll reporting. The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in upholding confidentiality and supporting the cooperative's commitment to operational integrity.

Key responsibilities

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Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including salaried, hourly, union and seasonal workers.

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Review and validate timekeeping records.

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Prepares, inputs, reviews and analyzes payroll data to produce accurate compensation and deductions.

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Maintains accurate and organized payroll records.

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Prepares necessary reports, including but not limited to: gross payroll, hours worked, paid time off accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.

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Maintains confidentiality while routinely accessing and utilizing sensitive employee information to perform required tasks.

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Provides payroll data to auditors, tax preparers and management as needed.

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Generates annual W-2s for employees and applicable governmental agencies.

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Performs all responsibilities in accordance with IRS policies and federal and state labor

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Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure payroll accurately reflects employee changes including new hires, terminations, promotions and benefit elections.

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Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions and tax information.

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Participate in continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes.

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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices to ensure continued compliance.

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Performs other duties as

Key skills and experience required

Key skills

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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High attention to detail and accuracy.

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Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and integrity.

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Self-motivated with the ability to organize work independently to meet deadlines.

Key experience

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Associate Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

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2+ years of experience in accounting or payroll with internal control concepts knowledge is required.

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Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws and labor laws preferred.

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Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

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Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Excel.

Job details

Hours: 7 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Finance

Location: Steamboat Springs, CO

Overtime: Rarely

Supervisory duties: None

Reports to: Directly reports to Finance Manager, dotted line to the Human Resources Manager

Confidential Employee: Yes

Union: No

Travel: Occasionally between offices

What we offer:

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Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental, and short-term disability and life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child.

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Time Off: We encourage you to enjoy your time outside work with a generous PTO plan and ten paid holidays.

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401 (K) Retirement Plans: We will match your 401(k) contribution up to 4%

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Retirement Security Plan: 1.7% of your average salary x years of service x 1.19 = annuity

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Employee Assistance Plan: For you and your family at no cost

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Events: We love to have fun at work! We offer many opportunities and events. Anything from happy hour to a company-wide snow tubing.

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Training and Development: We provide both off-site and on-the-job training opportunities so you can keep up and advance in our ever-changing utility environment.

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Education Assistance: Enjoy learning? Our Education Assistance Policy will assist with your tuition.

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Health and Well-being: A healthy you is a healthy us. We will deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings account for each preventative exam you and your dependents complete.

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Safety: Never driven in the snow before? A course at Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs is on us.

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Discounts Program: Local and national discounts on everything from travel to a new set of tires.