Finance Technician I - Payroll & Pension

About this Job: 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.

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

• 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 
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page 

We are looking for candidates with knowledge of and ability to:

• 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

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

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

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. 

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

Please contact Shereen Ross at [email protected] with any questions about this position.