Payroll Administrator

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 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. Minimum 3 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. Local candidates preferred Compensation: $60K - $80K annually

WHAT WE BRING

Paid time off and sick days Paid holidays Long-term paid disability Paid maternity and bonding leave 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Financing