Payroll Specialist, Senior

*The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is seeking a self-starter who embraces change, works well under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative and challenging environment to join our team as a Payroll Specialist, Senior.
* The Payroll Specialist, Senior will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and providing excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of payroll processes, and the ability to provide cross-training and guidance to other payroll staff.
This exciting opportunity is also remote work eligible on a *Hybrid basis after a * _*Why join our Clerk family? *_Because 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 * Award-Winning 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 & Comptroller’s 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* * Plans, prioritizes, coordinates, and delegates daily unit tasks in a manner to ensure completion within established time frames; coordinates and participates in all work aspects of the assigned functional area * Performs regular processing of payroll activities; audits, inputs and maintains payroll and new hire data; 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.
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, 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 * Reconciles, balances and closes payroll runs; reconciles and balances payroll * Assists management with training, testing, and validating automated payroll system; Researches and resolves payroll accounting discrepancies and issues; takes corrective action as needed * Balances general / benefit deductions accurately and in a timely manner; prepares payments to vendors * Prepares payroll-related processing reports to support Clerk and County departments; Benefit calculations, subpoenas, court orders, writ of garnishments *Typical Qualifications* Associate’s degree with course work in the areas of either Accounting or Business; supplemented by minimum three (3) years recent, relevant, progressively responsible payroll accounting experience as outlined below; in lieu of an associate’s degree, two (2) years of direct work experience and one (1) year of supplemental work experience is required; must demonstrate the comprehensive knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements government payroll reporting, processing, withholdings, and distribution in an integrated automated business systems environment; with demonstrative initiative and independent judgment in researching and reporting on accounting discrepancies, and resolving client/customer issues with minimal supervisory review.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * * Critical Thinker * Analytical Skills * Time Management * Attention to Detail * Organizational Skills Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work setting: * Office Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL 33401