Payroll Specialist - Payroll
Payroll Specialist - Payroll
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is seeking a selfstarter who embraces change works well under pressure and thrives in a fastpaced innovative and challenging environment to join our team as a Payroll Specialist!
Our Payroll department process Payroll for almost 8000 employees!
Why join our Clerk familyBecause our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:- Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays yes you read that right!
- Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
- Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
- AwardWinning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives tools social support and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollers Office you can:- Work with a purpose
- Give back to the community
- Be part of a family
- Build your skills
- Pursue career advancement opportunities
- Reach your professional and personal goals
Examples of Essential Functions
- Performs regular processing of payroll activities; audits inputs and maintains payroll and new hire data W4s deductions direct deposit etc; runs interfaces; ensures processing is completed within required time frame
- Prepares processes and audits adjustments benefits deductions garnishment deductions corrections reversals stop payments cancellations manual checks retroactive changes final paychecks etc. in accordance with policy and local state and federal laws
- Utilizes various automated business management systems in processing payroll actions e.g. setting up deductions setting up new hires processing separations setting up direct deposit tax withholding
- Processes payroll system calculations for pre auditing of payroll data; audits and reviews payroll registers for accuracy completeness and conformance with all rules and regulations
- Assists management with training testing and validating automated payroll system; Researches and resolves payroll accounting discrepancies and issues; takes corrective action as needed
- Reviews a wide variety of documentation and reports to verify and audit for accuracy and enter in applicable payroll/human resources business systems e.g. benefits/general deductions effective dates time and attendance recording checks and vouchers personnel changes
- Responds to payroll personnel and accounting inquiries; provides resolution information or direction accordingly
- Maintains current knowledge of payroll policies and procedures changes and updates
- Provides crosstraining assistance and guidance to other unit employees in payroll accounting processes department procedures and regulatory standards governing the work; serves as back up to other staff as needed
Typical Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Five 5 years recent and relevant payroll experience that demonstrates the knowledge of payroll processing & reporting; with demonstrative initiative and independent judgment in researching and reporting on accounting discrepancies and resolving client/customer issues with minimal supervisory review; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good problemsolving and time management skills.
Supplemental Information
Note:Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources ator .
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a DrugFree Workplace. Depending on the position candidates are subject to drug screening a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295 Section 09 (b) and (c) Veterans Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veterans first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollers Officevalues the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerks office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference an applicant must complete and upload both theVeterans Preference Claim Formandrequired documentationprior to the positions posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates nonnumerical assessments and numerical assessments which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans preference for a vacant position is not selected they may file a complaint with the FloridaDepartment of Veterans Affairs (DVA) 11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311 Largo FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
