Payroll Specialist - Payroll

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!

These exciting opportunities are also remote work eligible on a Hybrid basis after a fully onsite 6‑month training period!

To learn more about our robust Remote Work Program

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 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

• 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, corrections, reversals, stop payments, cancellations, manual checks, retroactive changes, final pay checks 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

• High school diploma
• Five (5) years recent and relevant payroll experience that demonstrates the knowledge of payroll processing & reporting; with demonstrative initiative and independent judgment in researching and reporting on accounting discrepancies and resolving client/customer issues with minimal supervisory review; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good problem‑solving and time management skills.

Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at  or 561‑355‑4172.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and…