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Finance Technician I- Payroll & Pension ID-17438

June 6, 2025

Salary

$23.74 - $28.50 Hourly

Location

Finance - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

17209

Division

Finance

Department

Payroll and Pension Admin

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview

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.

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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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations
Excel in a fast-paced environment
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

One year of full-time experience in payroll, accounting, or in a related field

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers 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.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Finance Technician I- Payroll & Pension ID-17438

Description / Position Overview

Other Jobs You May Be Interested In

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?