Payroll Specialist

CFS

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
Today

Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a stable, growing organization based in the Denver Tech Center. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning payroll processes in a straightforward environment and partnering closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency.


Payroll Specialist – Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Salary $65K-$75K
• Stable organization
• Straightforward payroll environment with clean processes
• Opportunity to own payroll operations end-to-end
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Strong work-life balance with consistent schedule


Payroll Specialist – Key Responsibilities

• Process regular payroll for approximately 100+ employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
• Review timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and provide timely resolution
• Support payroll reporting and assist with basic reconciliations
• Partner with HR and accounting to ensure alignment across systems and processes
• Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation and audits


Payroll Specialist – Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll in a small to mid-sized company environment preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a structured, in-office environment
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset


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MaxSalary: USD75000
MinSalary: USD65000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/