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Payroll/AP Specialist Remote (Colorado Residents Only) Full-Time | Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000 (Dependent on Experience) About the Payroll/AP Specialist Role: We’re seeking a detail-driven Payroll/AP Specialist to join a growing, people-first organization that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees and vendors are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance, strong internal controls, and smooth financial operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being the go-to expert, and want meaningful ownership over payroll and AP processes, this Payroll/AP Specialist role offers both impact and flexibility. This is a fully remote position; candidates must reside in Colorado. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Remote-first culture (Colorado-based employees only). • 401(k) with company match. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage. • Unlimited PTO plus 13 paid holidays. • Annual home office stipend. • Dedicated paid mental health and wellness days each quarter. • Mission-driven team with clear goals, supportive leadership, and real ownership. What You’ll Do as a Payroll/AP Specialist Payroll Operations (Primary Focus | ~70%) • Own full-cycle payroll processing for multi-state employees and international contractors (hourly, salaried, bonuses, commissions). • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations. • Review and audit timecards, PTO, overtime, reimbursements, retro pay, and deductions. • Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee changes, tax updates, benefits deductions, and garnishments. • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end close. • Lead year-end payroll activities including W-2s, payroll tax filings, and ACA reporting. • Serve as the internal payroll subject-matter expert—troubleshooting issues and partnering cross-functionally to improve systems and processes. • Provide high-quality support to employees by responding to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and care. Accounts Payable (Secondary Focus | ~30%) • Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, and employee expense reimbursements. • Ensure proper coding, approvals, and adherence to internal controls. • Prepare and manage weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires). • Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and supporting documentation. • Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end AP activities. • Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies. • Administer corporate card programs and support expense management processes. What We’re Looking For in Payroll/AP Specialist Candidates: • 4+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing. • Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, state wage laws, multi-state taxation). • Proficiency with payroll/HRIS and accounting systems. • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis). • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. • Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills. • Payroll/AP Specialist applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check. #INJAN2026