Payroll Supervisor; Hybrid

Payroll Supervisor (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Join the Arapahoe County team as a Payroll Supervisor, managing Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing Card processes in a hybrid work environment.

Perform complex technical duties and supervise a team of five non-exempt staff, ensuring accurate compliance and process improvement within the Finance Department.

• Supervise 5 non-exempt staff, providing direction, reviewing work, and developing performance plans.
• Oversee biweekly Payroll, semi‑weekly Accounts Payable, and monthly Purchasing Card processes.
• Serve as subject matter expert in Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing Card matters, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues with calculations and guidance to staff.
• Manage Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Accounts Payable issues in SAP, collaborating with Countywide personnel.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements, analyzing regulations and advising management.
• Recommend and implement business process improvements, documenting best practices.
• Assist in testing SAP Payroll and Accounts Payable processes during system changes, evaluating results.
• Develop and update documented processes and procedures for Payroll and Accounts Payable.
• Deliver training materials and communications for system and process changes.
• Track performance measures for Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing Card processes.
• Support administrative functions and special projects such as disaster recovery.
• Confirm calculations, perform account reconciliations, and authorize bank transfers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• At least five (5) years of relevant Payroll experience.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience in Payroll, and preferably in Accounts Payable.
• At least three (3) years of experience in an ERP Payroll/Accounts Payable environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred; certification required within 18 months.
• Strong ability to direct and evaluate performance of others; strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to establish working relationships with elected officials, department directors, auditors, consultants, and the public.
• Strong knowledge of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, purchase and credit card transactions, bank reconciliations, automated banking, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Valid Colorado Class “R” Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within two weeks.

• Successful pre‑employment testing, motor vehicle record, and background check.

Aahoe County is an equal opportunity employer. Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law.