Payroll Specialist

Denver, CO, United States

Year Round

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 17 iconic year-round resorts, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world's most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery.

A career with Alterra Mountain Company is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees, with additional free skiing + riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for all eligible employees and their dependents

Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company Resorts

Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge

Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more

401(k) plan with generous company match

Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education

Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees

Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)

Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing payroll for their assigned resort(s)/corporate employees. The position will work closely with the Human Resources, HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), and Benefits teams, as well as with our 3rd party partners to deliver an exceptional payroll process that is completed accurately and timely. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for meeting all deadlines, preparing time and attendance for processing, performing payroll calculations, manual entry and adjustments, auditing results, and reconciling the payroll back to all inputs. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and understands the importance of providing exceptional customer service, providing timely and accurate responses to all employees, HR and resort leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

Provide a high level of service and support to all Alterra Mountain Company employees. Assist employees with questions about their wages, taxes and/or deductions listed on their pay statements.

Prepare employee records for payroll processing in payroll systems utilized ( Workday and ADP).

Support the Time and Attendance activity utilizing Kronos/UKG.

Enter and verify all deduction amounts included on pay run.

Process reports to analyze payroll data for integrity.

Process requests from the resort for manual payroll checks verifying all wages and deductions required, including processing stop payments on lost paychecks and reissuing checks.

Process/support all Court Orders to include and not limited to garnishment, and tax levy's in Workday and ADP. Include verification of accurate calculations and any necessary communication to the employee or resorts.

Assist HR/Payroll resort staff with time entry problems in Kronos/UKG. Become subject matter expert in order to troubleshoot problems/errors as they arise and could impact the accuracy of the payroll output.

Audit reports during payroll processing for benefits, including prepayments, refunds and any additional deductions for arrears.

Support the benefits team with Workday leave of absence adjustments related to deductions and time off accruals.

Provide support to US Benefits team(s) with Workday enrollment and other benefits issues

Research and provide information for unclaimed wage payments.

Support quarter and Year End tax reporting processes as required by law.

Complete employment verifications from various agencies.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years, multi-State payroll experience including taxes and garnishments, pay calculations, multi-state taxation rules, wage and hour laws and functional payroll processing.

Experience with weekly, bi-weekly, hourly and salaried payrolls.

Benefits knowledge, including taxation.

Finance/Accounting knowledge or experience required. Ability to use query and report generation tools.

Workday experience preferred.

Kronos experience preferred.

Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Knowledge of computer network systems.

Understanding of manual payroll process from timecard calculations to the posting of payroll to the general ledger.

Canadian payroll processing experience a plus

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Proficient in oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work with the accounting and functional groups and senior management to collect, normalize and analyze data for financial & payroll reporting.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Tackles tough problems with firm deadlines

Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field, or equivalent 3 years work experience

FPC or CPP certification preferred

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.'s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base hourly pay range: $24.03 to $33.65 per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Denver, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.

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