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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

City of AuroraAurora, CO, United States
$26.42–$33.03 hourly
Full-time
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Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO, United States
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24-25 Payroll : Specialist, Payroll

24-25 Payroll : Specialist, Payroll

Aurora Public SchoolsAurora, CO, United States
Full-time
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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial StaffingDenver, CO, US
$70,000.00–$80,000.00 yearly
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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

VirtualVocationsAurora, Colorado, United States
Full-time
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Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

D Aceto Services LLCAurora, Colorado
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Specialist, Payroll

Specialist, Payroll

Denver HealthDenver, Colorado
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Senior Payroll Consultant

Senior Payroll Consultant

PayTechDenver, Colorado, US
Full-time
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Workday Payroll Consultant

Workday Payroll Consultant

Slalom ConsultingDenver, CO
$140,000.00–$258,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

City of AuroraAurora, CO, United States
19 hours ago
Salary
$26.42–$33.03 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of : Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary : $26.42 - $33.03 / hour

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The deadline to submit an application for this role is December 29, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of applicants is obtained.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Balances, reconciles, validates, and processes payroll changes including unemployment claims
  • Maintains employee payroll master files; makes tax deposits and compiles year-end changes
  • Processes and / or reviews fiscal source documents; computes and compiles figures for payroll reports
  • Corrects payroll-related accounting records
  • Ensures accuracy of transactions entered into payroll system
  • Creates and maintains databases and spreadsheets to be used in financial management report analysis
  • Collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations to City staff and management
  • Maintains Fire and Police Pension Association accounts
  • Provides guidance and support to departments regarding payroll, state, and federal tax issues
  • Ensures accuracy of transactions entered into payroll system
  • Makes recommendations and changes required to payroll processing and payroll system as requested to meet needs of City, federal, and state requirements
  • Completes special projects and reports as required on payroll functions and state / federal tax regulations
  • Serves as lead worker of assigned employees
  • May maintain payroll parameters and supervise overall operations and master payroll functions in absence of Payroll Administrator
  • Performs additional duties as assigned

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

    Education :

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or directly related field.

    • Experience :

  • At least 3 years' payroll system administration including experience in computerized municipal payroll systems.

    • Knowledge :

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of payroll administration; federal, state, and local practices, laws and regulations pertaining to payroll systems and taxes; payroll reporting procedures; computerized accounting systems; and personal computers including word processing, database, graphic, and spreadsheet software applications.

    • Abilities :

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; perform a variety of accounting functions and activities; maintain accurate financial and statistical records; and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to payroll issues.

    • Skills :

  • Strong interpersonal and technical skills. Skill in operation of computers including spreadsheet design, database programming, and word processing software applications.

    • LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED :

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

    • EQUIPMENT REQUIRED :

  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS :

    Physical Demands : Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand / eye coordination to operate computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

    Work Environment : Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment.

    Equipment Used : Frequently uses computer and calculator.

    For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

    The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

    Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

    Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References :

    As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.