About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

About the Department of Finance

The Department of Finance manages the city’s investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability and improved business processes.

About the Payroll Division

The Payroll Division manages payroll for all city departments and agencies and provides tools for timekeeping, leave management, and activities allocation to allow for better allocation of resources and strategic planning.

Diversity in the City

The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The Department of Finance is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Associate to join our Controller's Office in the Payroll Division.

Our team values innovative individuals with a strong commitment toward public service. We are looking for candidates who possess exceptional customer service skills, effective knowledge of business processes and the ability to thrive in a team environment.

In this role as the Senior Payroll Associate, you will review, audit, approve, and maintain employee time reports and payroll accounting records as well as oversee and monitor a variety of payroll adjustments and changes to employee payroll data, specifically for the Denver Fire Department.

Additionally, as the Senior Payroll Associate, you can expect to:

• Process status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, retroactive adjustments and special pay (i.e. garnishments, deferred compensation, W-4, and direct deposit requests) to payroll system.

• Oversee and monitor various payroll adjustments (i.e. shortages, manual computation of gross and net pay, vacation pay, and garnishments); processes reversals as needed and ensures reversals are correct.

• Balance and reconcile employee time reporting and payroll accounting records with a variety of agency, city, and other processing requirements.

• Consult with employees and/or supervisors to explain and interpret payroll (including garnishments) and human resources rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex or unusual payroll problems, which involves analyzing problems with time and attendance and payroll data and making corrections.

• Prepare periodic payroll-related analysis, statements, and projections as needed.

• Oversee and provide instruction and training regarding assigned duties to lower classified payroll staff; may provide input on performance and assist with resolving informal grievances.

• Assist with the preparation and completion of all federal, state, and local payroll and unemployment insurance tax reporting; researching and resolving employee pay discrepancies and reconciling various payroll and benefits to the general ledger.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Ideal Candidate Summary

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:

• At least 3 years of payroll