Payroll Specialist II

Florida SouthWestern State College • Fort Myers, FL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida SouthWestern State College is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to join their Payroll team. This role involves advanced technical and professional work in the Office of Payroll Services, focusing on specialized accounting tasks. The position requires a thorough understanding of federal and state laws, as well as College policies and procedures, to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee wages and compensation. The Payroll Specialist II is expected to have extensive knowledge of FSW’s Payroll Services and will handle complex tasks requiring independent judgment, planning, coordination, and adherence to strict deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) years of recent full-time professional related work experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• At least one (1) year full-time experience as Payroll Specialist I in the FSW Payroll Services office.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of payroll accounting.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws relating to payroll accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to travel independently to other locations for College business.

Nice To Haves

• An appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted for the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced technical and professional work in the Office of Payroll Services.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of wages and other compensation payments to employees.
• Handles complex payroll tasks involving independent judgment, planning, and coordination.
• Adheres to strict timelines for payroll processing.
• Maintains confidentiality of payroll information.
• Travels independently to other locations for College business.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Florida retirement membership (FRS)
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level