Finance Clerk I – Payroll (Part-Time)
About The Position
In support of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller's mission to safeguard public records and public assets, this position performs a variety of payroll and financial support functions, including recording, processing, verifying, and maintaining financial and payroll records. The incumbent works with highly confidential and sensitive information, including employee compensation, benefits, garnishments, and tax levies, and must exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality. This position operates in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness are essential.
Requirements
- Ability to type 35 wpm.
- Excellent computational skills, proficiency with 10 key calculator and accurate typing/key boarding skills.
- Superior communication skills, initiative, organization, and sound judgment.
- Accuracy with numbers and attention to detail, with the ability to meet daily deadlines, is expected and required in this position.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a full-charge bookkeeper, with a strong emphasis on payroll and benefits administration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a computerized financial systems environment is preferred, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting is also preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Payroll department with processing bi-weekly payrolls in accordance with established payroll schedules and applicable laws for the Clerk of Court and other Constitutional Offices.
- Reviews employee timesheets, leave records, and payroll documents for accuracy and completeness; follows up with departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Assists with processing payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposit information, deductions, and benefit changes.
- Assists with verifying payroll records and personnel files.
- Maintains employee payroll files and ensures payroll records are complete, accurate, and confidential.
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Assist with Florida Retirement System (FRS) reporting and Workers’ Compensation payroll processing.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.
- Assists with payroll audits by gathering records, preparing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
- Provides backup support to Payroll during absences or periods of increased workload.
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
