COMPAS Accountant II.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Office of Administrative Solutions/Division of Financial Services, is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee manual timekeeping and payroll processing across CDHS facilities. The role ensures accuracy, compliance with FLSA, FMLA, and state rules, and supervises a small payroll team including three Accounting Technician IIIs and one Accountant I.

Responsibilities include establishing work standards, reviewing complex data entries, and acting as back-up to the Payroll

Qualifications

• Manages manual timekeeping and payroll processing operations.
• Ensures compliance with FLSA, FMLA and Colorado state rules.
• Supervises Accounting Technician IIIs and Accountant I.

Responsibilities

• Supervises payroll/timekeeping staff and approves duties.
• Acts as back-up to Payroll Manager when needed.
• Provides guidance on payroll, benefits, and timekeeping policies.
• Manages unit workflow and ensures accuracy by deadlines.

Job description

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Remote Work/Hybrid: In office 2 days a week, Remote 3 days a week

3814 W Princeton Denver, CO 80236

Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.

NOTE: POSITIONS HAVE A TARGET START DATE OF DECEMBER OF 2026

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Remote Work/Hybrid: In office 2 days a week, Remote 3 days a week

3814 W Princeton Denver, CO 80236

Description Of Job

Office of Administrative Solutions/Division of Financial Services

About This Unit

This unit is established to manage manual timekeeping and payroll processing operations resulting from the COMPAS system transition. Operating in full compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and State Personnel Rules, the unit delivers centralized payroll and timekeeping support to over 5,500 employees across all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) agencies, regional centers, mental health institutes, youth services, and Veterans’ Community Living Centers statewide

About The Position/s

This position ensures accurate and timely payroll and timekeeping processing for assigned CDHS facilities following the elimination of automated data processing with our new COMPAS system. With the loss of automation, the position performs and oversees critical manual data entry, timekeeping calculations, and payroll adjustments—including processing and approving deductions, direct deposits, W-4s, pay/hour reconciliations, and state benefit interactions (health, dental, life)—while ensuring strict compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Colorado State Personnel Rules across statewide department facilities. Operating as a fully operational accountant, this position is fully accountable for the work product and supervision of three Accounting Technician IIIs and one Accountant I. The role establishes work standards, manages unit workflow, reviews and approves complex data entries, and maintains operational integrity for assigned facility timekeeping systems. Additionally, the position exercises independent judgment to analyze and resolve cross-agency payroll issues and functions as full back-up to the Payroll Manager in their absence.

Summary Of Duties

Supervises payroll/timekeeping staff which could include interviewing, training, planning work schedules, leave approval and performance evaluations for assigned payroll staff. Provides payroll and timekeeping guidance for subordinates and supplies input for job performance evaluation. Approves written communications generated by the payroll/timekeeping staff for accuracy and compliance with templates. Monitors staff proficiency in the processing of payroll and timekeeping duties in order to assess the need for intervention or growth. Provides guidance to all subordinates regarding policies and procedures.

Compliance & Customer Service

Applies generally accepted accounting principles, federal, state and department rules and regulations to resolve non-routine issues, disputes and questions concerning hours worked, leave and overtime calculations, and payroll calculations and adjustments for employees within the assigned agencies. Reviews points in contention, negotiates and mediates a reasonable resolution. Provides guidance and expertise to staff and customers in the areas of payroll, timekeeping, benefits, FMLA, STD, timekeeping, workers compensation, PERA forms, and other related issues. Meets with employees and/or supervisors as necessary to explain generally accepted accounting principles, timekeeping rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that apply to payroll and timekeeping functions.

Promotes and maintains positive and effective relationships between the payroll team members, human resources, department timekeepers and supervisors, as well as with employees,.

Develops and provides in-service training and education programs for subordinates, on topics as necessary

Ensures that all assigned duties of subordinates are completed accurately and by established deadlines. Reviews and approves submitted work actions from subordinates. Assists subordinates with developing skills in communication and customer service for CDHS employees.

This position must operate a state vehicle to attend training sessions or management meetings outside of Denver.

Support For Payroll Supervisors

Serves as back up to the other CDHS Payroll Supervisors (Accountant II's

Subordinate Support

• This unit is being added due to