Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Flagler County Sheriff's Office; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Finance/Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, ensure internal controls, and support budgeting. You will review timesheets, verify hours, and post data to the payroll system, working with Human Resources to ensure accurate compensation and benefits.

You will also prepare quarterly reports and year-end W-2s. This role entails monthly payroll reconciliations, audits, and close-out activities with the Business Services team, requiring attention to

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or HSD plus a degree or extensive experience in Finance and Payroll.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting/Business with related payroll experience.
• Seven or more years of Finance and Payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains financial security by following internal controls and policies.
• Reviews and processes bi-weekly payroll and timesheets with employees.
• Verifies attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments and postings in payroll systems.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on employee compensation and benefits accuracy.
• Performs bi-weekly payroll processing and timely payroll payable reporting.
• Reconciles payroll liability accounts in the general ledger monthly.
• Keeps current on tax and deduction laws affecting payroll.
• Prepares quarterly payroll reports and year-end W-2s.
• Supports budget, forecasts, and cost analyses for proposals.
• Coordinates month-end and year-end financial close outs.
• Prepares schedules and documents for auditors and assists as needed.
• Researches and compiles financial reports (accumulators, projections, trends).
• Records journal entries and provides backup support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Internal controls

Budgeting

Journal entries

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or related field

7+ years experience in Finance and Payroll

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Finance/Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, ensure internal controls, and support budgeting. You will review timesheets, verify hours, and post data to the payroll system, working with Human Resources to ensure accurate compensation and benefits.

You will also prepare quarterly reports and year-end W-2s. This role entails monthly payroll reconciliations, audits, and close-out activities with the Business Services team, requiring attention to