Finance Technician I- Payroll & Pension

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

20h

About The Position

In this position, you will perform a variety of routine clerical and technical level accounting activities, which includes recordkeeping and reporting in support of payroll. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. As a Finance Technician I, you will: Work with stakeholders both internal and external to the City to respond to general payroll inquiries and provide general information and assistance regarding payroll information and transactions, which includes direct deposits, W-4 changes, issuance of checks, and available leave balances Identify and reconcile routine discrepancies between records and accounting systems, compiles supporting documentation, and creates record of corrective action Process and verify accuracy of bi-weekly payroll, prepares and enters routine transactions into accounting systems Verify accuracy of employees’ time records, ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time, and analyzes data to ensure compliance with pertinent policies and procedures Process invoices for payment of goods and services, verifies contract rates, and terms, and works with stakeholders to ensure timeliness and accuracy of payments Track and maintain various ledgers, registers, and journals in accordance with established fiscal policies and procedures Process tax levies, garnishments, and child support payments Processes and remits employee benefits payments Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience in payroll, accounting, or in a related field
• High school diploma or GED
• Excel in a fast-paced environment
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with PeopleSoft
• Experience working with Colorado PERA
• One year of customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders both internal and external to the City to respond to general payroll inquiries and provide general information and assistance regarding payroll information and transactions, which includes direct deposits, W-4 changes, issuance of checks, and available leave balances
• Identify and reconcile routine discrepancies between records and accounting systems, compiles supporting documentation, and creates record of corrective action
• Process and verify accuracy of bi-weekly payroll, prepares and enters routine transactions into accounting systems
• Verify accuracy of employees’ time records, ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time, and analyzes data to ensure compliance with pertinent policies and procedures
• Process invoices for payment of goods and services, verifies contract rates, and terms, and works with stakeholders to ensure timeliness and accuracy of payments
• Track and maintain various ledgers, registers, and journals in accordance with established fiscal policies and procedures
• Process tax levies, garnishments, and child support payments
• Processes and remits employee benefits payments
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED