Finance Technician I - Payroll & Pension

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.

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, including direct deposits, W-4 changes, issuance of checks, and available leave balances.
• Identify and reconcile routine discrepancies between records and accounting systems, compile supporting documentation, and create records of corrective action.
• Process and verify accuracy of bi-weekly payroll, prepare and enter routine transactions into accounting systems.
• Verify accuracy of employees’ time records, ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time, and analyze data to ensure compliance with pertinent policies and procedures.
• Process invoices for payment of goods and services, verify contract rates and terms, and work 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.
• Process and remit employee benefits payments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• 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.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience in payroll, accounting, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Experience working with Colorado PERA.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Pay

$23.74 - $28.50 hourly.

Schedule

Full-time, classified position. Bi-weekly payroll processing.

Benefits

The City of Colorado Springs offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of employees and their families. Additional compensation may include shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead roles, special assignments, hazard pay, longevity pay, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation assistance, awards, standby pay, call-out pay, compensatory time off, tuition reimbursement, overtime, extra duty pay, incentive pay, holiday premium pay, proficiency pay, and vacation sell-back options.