Finance Technician I - Payroll & Pension

Finance Technician I - Payroll & Pension

Salary

$23.74 - $28.50 Hourly

Location

Finance - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18348

Division

Finance

Department

Payroll and Pension Admin

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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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.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

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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

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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming 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.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.

04

Do you have experience working with PeopleSoft?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working with Colorado PERA?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have one or more years of customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.

08

Please rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel and select the level that best describes your skills.

• Beginner: I can enter/edit data and perform basic calculations such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX. I can sort and perform basic filtering functions.
• Intermediate: I can use more advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF statements, COUNTIF/COUNTA. I can create and modify basic charts, use conditional formatting, and work with multiple worksheets.
• Advanced: I can use complex functions and nested formulas, advanced PivotTables and PivotCharts, Power Query for data cleaning and transformation, and basic macros or simple automated tasks with VBA.
• Expert: I can build complex VBA scripts or full automation workflows, use Power Pivot and DAX formulas, design scalable reporting systems and interactive dashboards, work with large datasets and connect data sources. I can perform advanced troubleshooting and optimization of formulas/workflows.
• I do not have any Excel experience.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov