Position Description
Payroll Operations Technician
Location: 14 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Schedule: Monday - Friday, hybrid schedule, one week in office, one week work from home
- Are you looking for a fresh, exciting, new challenge?
Do you want to be part of a great organization, where you can make a difference?
With opportunity for growth and career development?
Excellent pay and benefits?
Come join us and become a proud employee of Pinellas County Government. Our 3,000 employees deliver first class service and make a difference in the community. As a member of our team, you will occupy a position offering a unique challenge. You will be working for both your neighbors and yourself while constantly improving your community. The Clerk of the Circuit Court as an elected Constitutional Officer responsible for safeguarding public records and funds, is seeking a service minded Payroll Technician (Finance Operations Technician) to join our team as part of one of the finest organizations in Pinellas County. Employees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller provide quality service as well as watchdog over the use of public funds. The Finance Division, is responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, Board Records and Financial Information Services. There is a large opportunity for internal career growth. You will be a public service employee performing payroll essential services for the employees of Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller and Pinellas Board of County Commissioners. The Payroll Technician position provides critical data support, maintenance, analytics and audits for essential payroll processes and full customer service support.
Analyze and review time entry for employees to insure rule conformity, accuracy and completeness of processing in a timely manner.
Analyze and verify key components of an integrated HR/Payroll system for impact on salaries, taxes and deductions with regard to employee compensation. Verify cost center, salary, new hire/termination, promotions/demotions, insurance changes and other criteria affecting an employee’s pay, as applicable.
Display independent judgment and decision-making skills utilizing federal, state and county rules and regulations as they apply to the day-to-day functionality of the Payroll department.
Possess excellent written and verbal customer service skills to effectively communicate issues and concerns regarding employee time entry, earnings and deductions to all levels of county personnel.
Capable of producing and balancing payroll reports as assigned. Knowledge of employee benefits, deferred compensation and income deductions.
Exhibit a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel, Word and Outlook.
Demonstrate good organizational and multitasking skills and must work well under pressure to meet the demands of payroll deadlines.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What You Need To Have?
Experience – Experience in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial support using electronic software applications and Microsoft Office applications.
Candidate should possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and Access.
Education – college level studies in accounting, business administration or related field.
3 years of experience as described above; or
An Associate’s degree and at least 1 year experience as described above.
Or an equivalent combination education and experience as described above.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
Familiarity with Fair Labor Standards, employment taxes and experience in applying specific personnel rules to employee time.
Familiarity with the basic concepts of deductions such as taxes, employer provided benefits, wages and other voluntary deductions.
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles.
Knowledge of a fully integrated payroll/HR system utilizing self-service time entry.
Experience with Oracle Payroll and Oracle Time and Labor.
Experience with WorkDay.
Good analytical skills in reviewing complex reports for payroll audits, metrics and efficiencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of governmental accounting practices relating to technical computer applications and interfaces.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel.
Skill in data entry.
Ability to analyze transactions and reports and make appropriate correcting entries.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Knowledge of and experience with time entry, labor, and payroll business practices in correlation to Benefits, Human Resources, Project Accounting, and General Ledger.
Maintain financial records with high attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate efforts among multiple departments to resolve problems.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.