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Payroll Manager JobID:

14074

Position Type:

Admin Professional Technical/ Payroll Manager Date Posted:

10/12/2026

Location:

Education Service Center Date Available:

01/31/2027

Closing Date:

10/26/2026 "Littleton Public Schools

• Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you.

" Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 12,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100

Percent Goal:

graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here! Provides leadership for District programs and services to support and improve the effectiveness of schools: i.e. successful, productive staff, and high levels of student achievement.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting is desirable. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other certification desirable.

Experience:

Minimum of three to five years' experience in the payroll field. Experience in BusinessPlus preferred but not required. Supervisory experience. Strong background in current computer technologies. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing payroll. Demonstrates ability to be a self-starter.

Supervise:

Payroll Specialist (1) Payroll Analyst (.5) The Payroll Manager facilitates processes and engages in activities leading to: Payroll Accounting. Ensuring the timely and accurate generation of district-wide payroll. Review, correct, and balance monthly payroll. Assisting the Finance Department in correcting payroll journal entries and balance cash-in-bank. Preparation of monthly and quarterly payroll taxes. Reconciling monthly payroll liability accounts. Ensure compliance with BOE policies and government regulations; prepare all governmental reporting including 941's and W-2's. Assist staff members from the independent auditing firm, Colorado Department of Education, or other agencies in the performance of their audit functions. Preparing required payroll reports for PERA, Colorado Department of Education, and other agencies. Provide excellent customer service.

Technical Support:

Responsible for the implementation of all payroll functions in the BusinessPlus system. Assist in the design of new payroll reports. Continuous update and implementation of enhancements to the payroll module in theBusinessPlus system. Train staff on Payroll and Human Resource modules. Member of the core BusinessPlus team. Meet periodically to discuss, review, and update current business processes, system upgrades and enhancements. Support change management processes. Identify problems with BusinessPlus; work with ITS if needed. This position is 253 days a year with 12.5 holidays.

Salary Range:

Minimum $72,761

• Midpoint $96,010 a year with consideration for experience

BENEFIT INFORMATION

: Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally, as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://littletonpublicschools.net/employee-benefits Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 10/13/2026 12:34:29 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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