Payroll & Purchasing Accounting Specialist

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is seeking an Accounting Operations Specialist at Pueblo Community College to provide general administrative and accounting support to Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing.

The Specialist role handles payroll calculations, tax withholdings, deductions, timekeeping records, reconciliations, and compliance with CCCS policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; two years of related professional experience in accounting, accounts payable, or purchasing.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Payroll, tax withholdings, and timekeeping knowledge.
• Ability to comply with State Fiscal Rules, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with payroll, accounts payable, and procurement processes.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations.
• Serves as a liaison with other campuses and the community.
• Assists Controller with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting as needed.
• Leads special projects as assigned.
• Advises and provides information and direction utilizing CCCS and PCC policies and protocols.
• Coordinates training for employees pertaining to procurement, purchase cards, travel cards, or other topics as required.
• Compiles data as requested to respond to college or system inquiries.
• Assists with bi-weekly and monthly payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing processing and reporting.

Skills

Labor laws

Accounting practices

Procurement

Microsoft Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Associate’s degree and 2 years of related professional experience

Job description

Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is seeking an Accounting Operations Specialist at Pueblo Community College to provide general administrative and accounting support to Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing.

The Specialist role handles payroll calculations, tax withholdings, deductions, timekeeping records, reconciliations, and compliance with CCCS policies and federal, state, and local regulations.