Payroll Specialist - Payroll (Hybrid after 6 months)

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County • West Palm Beach, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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! Our Payroll Department processes payroll for almost 8,000 employees and are seeking an analytical and detail oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team! The successful candidate will have knowledge of payroll regulations and standards. In this position, you will be responsible for performing advanced payroll accounting work and providing cross training and guidance to other payroll staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Five (5) years recent and relevant payroll experience that demonstrates knowledge of payroll processing & reporting is required.
• Must demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in researching and reporting on accounting discrepancies, as well as resolving client/customer issues with minimal supervisory review.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular processing of payroll activities; audits inputs and maintains payroll and new hire data W-4's 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 cross-training 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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 17 paid holidays
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED