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Payroll Specialist

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $27.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
Feb 20, 2026
Job Description: Payroll Specialist Overview The Payroll & Financial Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting payroll execution, commercial card and travel processes, and broader accounting functions across the Controller Division. This position works with a variety of internal stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple systems. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, experienced with publicsector financial operations, and comfortable working in fastpaced, deadlinedriven environments. Primary Responsibilities Payroll (50% - Highest Priority) * Partner with the Payroll Accountant to process biweekly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all payroll entries. * Review payroll batches feeding into CORE; troubleshoot and resolve rejected or inaccurate transactions. * Perform monthly reconciliations across payroll systems, including PAM, CLAS, and CORE, to validate account accuracy. * Prepare routine payroll reports, including onboarding/offboarding activity, salary adjustments, and POTSrelated data. * Support payroll adjustments, issue resolution, and respond to employee inquiries submitted through the UKG inbox. * Participate in testing and validation for COMPAS payroll modernization initiatives. Commercial Card & Travel (35%) * Provide responsive, professional guidance to employees and executives on travel policies, reimbursements, and expense submissions. * Manage monthly commercial card processes: send reminders, collect statements, and verify documentation prior to processing. * Compare receipts, bank records, and accounting codes to ensure accurate classification before entering transactions into CORE. * Collaborate with accounting staff to correct miscoded transactions, including resolving issues within PRC1. * Process travel reimbursements in both digital and paper-based formats, verifying employee eligibility in CORE. * Review and finalize travel pre-approval submissions, complete TCD documentation, and escalate discrepancies as appropriate. * Assist with account setup activities for new vendors or employees when necessary. Additional Accounting & Administrative Support (15%) * Support Accounts Payable by reviewing invoices, detecting duplicates, verifying correct coding, and facilitating general ledger corrections. * Monitor the AP Tracker to ensure timely routing and processing of payments. * Assist with cash receipts, treasury deposits, and reconciliation of supporting documentation. * Contribute to fiscal year-end closing activities, including report preparation and follow-up documentation. * Provide general administrative and financial support across the Controller Division to maintain daily operations. Required Skills & Competencies * Payroll processing and reconciliation * Accounts payable and invoice review * Travel and expense reimbursement processing * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Problemsolving and issue resolution * Ability to manage deadlines and highvolume workflows * Excellent communication and customer service skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience working in government, higher education, or other publicsector financial environments * Background in travel compliance or procurement card (PCard) programs * Experience supporting system modernization or implementation projects * Familiarity with UKG, Compass/COMPAS, and financial systems such as CORE, PAM, CLAS, and PRC1 Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Denver,CO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.