Public Finance Specialist – Payroll, Billing & Purchasing

City of Boulder; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boulder seeks a dedicated payroll and financial operations professional to join the Finance team. This full-time, 40-hour position focuses on payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, billing, and reporting to support departmental needs.

Located in Boulder, the role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with Workday and related systems, and the ability to train staff while ensuring compliance with city policies and timelines.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial records and maintains transactions with high accuracy.
• Manages payroll processing and timekeeping inquiries across ~290 employees.
• Produces monthly, quarterly, and annual billings and reporting.
• Trains staff on policies, Workday, and purchasing card procedures.
• Collaborates with Central Finance on invoicing and reconciliations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

Telestaff

Purchasing Card

Databases

Job description

The City of Boulder seeks a dedicated payroll and financial operations professional to join the Finance team. This full-time, 40-hour position focuses on payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, billing, and reporting to support departmental needs.

Located in Boulder, the role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with Workday and related systems, and the ability to train staff while ensuring compliance with city policies and timelines.