Staff Accountant

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures confidentiality of accounting and finance processes;
• Assists Business Services Director in review, update, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Business Services section;
• Complies with federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations;
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls and adhering to General Orders regarding accounting and finance functions;
• Reviews and prepares timesheets for bi-weekly payroll, working closely with agency employees to ensure accurate reporting and coding of time;
• Verifies attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments and posts information in payroll processing system;
• Works jointly with Human Resources to ensure employee compensation and benefits are accurate;
• Completes bi-weekly processing of payroll;
• Timely processing, reporting and payment of bi-weekly payroll payables;
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of payroll liability accounts in the general ledger;
• Responsible for keeping informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process;
• Prepares and submits quarterly payroll reports and processes W-2’s at year-end;
• Assists Business Services Director with budget functions to include creation of initial agency request, budget amendments, creation of financial forecasts and cost analysis of proposals;
• Coordinates agency month end and year end financial close outs;
• Prepares schedules and provides documentation as requested by the Business Services Director and auditors;
• Researches, analyzes and compiles financial reports as requested, i.e. accumulators, projections, historical trends, etc;
• Responsible for preparation and data entry of journal entries;
• Provides back-up for other Business Services Staff during absences;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field AND at least three (3) years of experience in Finance and Payroll; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field AND at least five (5) years of experience in Finance and Payroll; OR
• At least seven (7) years experience in Finance and Payroll

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.