Payroll Technician

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planning and Finance Division is hiring an experienced Payroll Technician to join the accounting team. In this job, you will provide accounting and payroll processing support for Colorado Springs Utilities. You can work on a team, rotating various payroll tasks, processing bi-weekly payroll for all utility employees. If you have excellent payroll skills and are enthusiastic about contributing to your community's utility services, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Requirements

4+ years of payroll experience working as a payroll technician responsible for processing payroll, including calculating taxes, child support, garnishments, and payroll functions for a large organization.
Experience with INFOR Enterprise Software or a similar in-house Payroll system.
Possessing strong computer and related software skills (e.g., Excel, payroll software systems/applications, Ten Key by touch)
Data analysis involves examining time records, wages, benefits, deductions, and taxes, to find errors and optimize processes
Producing quality, detailed, accurate, prompt, and reliable results.
Strong customer service and communication skills, ethical conduct, and objectivity and confidentiality.
Able to work in a team environment and maintain cooperative working relationships at multiple levels within a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

Accurately compute and process wages and overtime, including federal and state tax withholdings, garnishments, child support orders, and benefit deductions; ensure timely deposits and payments related to retirements, terminations, and separations
Coordinate, calculate, and post payroll-related transactions to the appropriate general ledger and sub accounts to maintain financial accuracy
Prepare, maintain, and audit annual and quarterly payroll reports, ensuring complete and accurate documentation of all payroll transactions
Reconcile payroll-related reports and accounts, including tax liabilities, retirement contributions, and third-party vendor accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Recommend, develop, document, and implement improvements to payroll processing procedures to increase efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce errors
Review and examine payroll documents and source data for accuracy and completeness; identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and correct out-of-balance conditions
Respond professionally and promptly to payroll inquiries from employees, the public, departmental personnel, internal staff, and external agencies, providing clear explanations and resolution when needed

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness