Financial Support Specialist – Housing and Community Services

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

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $28.04 - $35.04/hourly

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, December 15, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF JOB 

The Housing and Community Service’s Financial Support Specialist processes bi-weekly payroll for departmental employees and provides complex administrative and accounting support in the preparation, verification, and implementation of payroll and Human Resources practices. The role ensures compliance with city policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality customer service to staff and stakeholders. 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepares, processes, and verifies the accuracy of bi-weekly payroll for Housing and Community Services employees. 

• Identifies, researches, and resolves complex payroll issues caused by anticipated or unanticipated personnel or scheduling events. 

• Analyzes payroll and HR reports to validate data entered into payroll and personnel systems; leads efforts to address discrepancies and ensure accuracy. 

• Responds to payroll questions, validates timekeeping entries, and performs year-end payroll processing. 

• Prepares complex payroll, personnel, and position-related transactions in accordance with departmental and city requirements. 

• Processes invoices and assists with department AP/AR needs.  

• Applies federal, state, and local regulatory requirements along with city policies and procedures to resolve payroll and personnel matters. 

• Calculates and processes pay and benefit provisions associated with labor agreements or unique departmental work schedules. 

• Administers and updates departmental databases and tracking systems for payroll, personnel, and HR functions. 

• Researches, compiles, audits, and produces reports or documentation as requested. 

• Coordinates payroll and HR procedures  

• Responds to inquiries from staff, supervisors, and managers, providing interpretation of city policies and departmental procedures. 

• Operates a variety of office equipment, including computers, scheduling