Senior Payroll Specialist — Remote/Hybrid Eligible

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off & 17 holidays

Superior health care plans

Retirement choices & deferred comp

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll team. The role requires independent work, detailed knowledge of payroll regulations, and cross-training responsibilities.

The position offers a Hybrid work arrangement after a 6-month onsite training period, with remote work eligibility as part of a robust program. Strong accuracy and problem-solving are essential for processing payroll and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years’ recent payroll accounting experience.
• Experience with government payroll reporting and withholdings.
• Ability to work independently and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process regular payroll activities and audit data.
• Audit adjustments, deductions, and retroactive changes per laws.
• Reconcile payroll runs and documents.
• Train and guide other payroll staff.
• Respond to inquiries with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Training/mentoring

Cross-training

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Payroll software

Automated payroll systems

Job description

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll team. The role requires independent work, detailed knowledge of payroll regulations, and cross-training responsibilities.

The position offers a Hybrid work arrangement after a 6-month onsite training period, with remote work eligibility as part of a robust program. Strong accuracy and problem-solving are essential for processing payroll and ensuring compliance.