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CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Unmatched Benefits:

Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

Additional benefit we offer include reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

Description of Job

• Develops and maintains requisite knowledge on all payroll regulations and processing procedures.
• Prepares, processes and reconciles bi-weekly and monthly payrolls. Contact division staff regarding any inconsistencies or missing information.
• Collects real time data for our payroll office using Kronos and pulling detailed reports for analysis to ensure data being processed is accurate.
• Performs benefit reconciliation. Ensures employee and employer benefits are accurately processed. Develops and implements a reconciliation process for ongoing bi-weekly benefit premiums for new hires. Collaborates with the Benefits Administrator on process improvement initiatives.
• Performs several levels of payroll reconciliation throughout each pay cycle process. Review and check batches as they are entered prior to processing. Reconciles CPPS entries to timesheets and pay reports for each pay period within two days of processing to ensure deposits can be canceled if necessary.
• Applies accounting theories and concepts in accordance with GAAP and GASB in order to ensure compliance with accounting standards and Statewide accounting systems.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Six years of payroll and/or benefit accounting experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check is required.
• Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and sensitivity and discretion with respect to confidential matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a tracked workflow in order to put aside projects that do not have a ready solution for items that require immediate attention.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence.
• Exceptional verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Analytic skills to enable accurate, complete, and timely processing of financial data.
• Ability to pay high attention to detail and instructions and in performing repetitious tasks and duties.

• Knowledge of and experience with payroll processes.
• Experience in creating, maintaining, and producing reports.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Experience in CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine) or a similar financial system.
• Basic experience in KRONOS or similar time management system.
• Demonstrated experience with accounting functionality in a payroll system such as State's CPPS (Colorado Personnel and Payroll) or a similar system.
• Working knowledge of general accounting practices and standards, including GAAP, GASB, State Fiscal rules, State Financial reporting, and State Auditor requirements.

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