TECHNICIAN III, PAYROLL

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OFFICE OF FINANCE

Traditional 240 work days - DAEOP

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: The salary range for new hires is $26.50 - $27.48 per hour. The salary range for internal DAEOP to DAEOP candidates is $26.50 - $31.89 per hour.

Applications will be received until November 4, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Perform as a senior level technician in auditing, verification, and processing of district-wide payroll, and monitoring compliance with district policy and related laws governing payroll.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

• Salary Range: The salary range for new hires is $26.50 - $27.48 per hour. The salary range for internal DAEOP to DAEOP candidates is $26.50 - $31.89 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 

• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

• Audit, verify and input payroll data received from schools; ensuring proper backup and authorization for payroll transactions and proper payment for all work years.

• Review, document and report personnel changes (i.e. new hires, terminations, change of assignments) and make adjustments to employee’s pay as required, requested and in compliance with district policy and related laws.

• Document and report discrepancies, negligence, theft, fraud and falsification of records to a member of management independent of the perceived malefaction.

• Review, update and process employee information, and payroll related information (adjustments, wages, deductions) and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies, and obtain proper authorization.

• Receive notification of employee deaths, calculate tax liability, and process necessary payroll transactions.

• Collect and organize payroll information, reviewing and correcting discrepancies, and preparing related required paperwork.

• Ensure proper taxing for all employees, including retirees and students.

• Research and communicate payroll information to employees, schools, and departments, by phone and in person, as authorized.

• Complete employee verification forms.

• Comply with all security protocols, and secure necessary approvals prior to the release or distribution of any information.

• Provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate payroll level technicians.

• Update and maintain knowledge of technical, legislative, and professional trends and developments, which impact payroll operations, including payroll systems implementation and transition.

• Process garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, manual checks and voids.

• Perform other duties as requested.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred.

• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience, in payroll administration and processing, preferably within a large school district or public sector employer.

• Computer skills/experience and proficiency with various proprietary payroll and HRIS systems, preferably LAWSON. 

• Technical knowledge and experience with a variety of computer applications (spreadsheets, word-processing, graphics, and automated on-line accounting systems).

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is desired but not required.

• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.

• Effective communication skills.

• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.

• Work collaboratively with others on a team.

• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standard Board, preferably within a large school district or public sector employer, is desired.

• Advanced knowledge of basic payroll laws, garnishment requirements, laws governing deceased payments, pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions and laws governing those deductions, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Ability to work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in stressful situations, preferred.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with staff and the public, preferred.

• Ability to receive, coordinate and assign various job related tasks simultaneously, preferred.

• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats, preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills, preferred.

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  

• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.