Payroll Accountant

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN LEON COUNTY?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Tallahassee team located in the rolling hills of northwest Florida.

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office you can:
? Take pride in delivering high quality service
? Be part of a diverse family that promotes constructive ideas and suggestions
? Participate in professional development opportunities
? Stay abreast of trends in the legal industry

Total Compensation package include:
? 9 Paid Holidays/Personal Time Off
? Low-Cost Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Coverage for Employee and Families
? Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
? Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
? Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
? Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b)
? Life Insurance Plans for Employees and Families
? Long-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
? Short-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
? Voluntary Supplemental Coverage through TIAA CREF

Overview:

Responsible for accurate processing and recording of agency payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information and conducting weekly payroll processing. The incumbent provides payroll processing, distributed among the payroll division, for multiple employers: Leon County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Supervisor of Elections and the Court Administrator's Office.

STARTING SALARY WILL NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE BASE SALARY

Cross train in other related divisions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or other related field and one year of accounting or payroll experience. Associate?s Degree in a related field and three years of accounting or payroll experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read. Ability to understand policies. Ability to document procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals to include: directors, managers, supervisors, co-workers, and the internal customers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to resolve routine and non-routine problems in a professional, standardized manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate tax rates and percentages. Ability to use a calculator.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel. Working knowledge of Banner preferred but not required. Strong work ethic and team player. Possess integrity and honesty sufficient to properly manage confidential information. Ability to get along with and work closely with other employees in an open office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
? Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
? Complete Background Check of Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
? Past Employment Verification.
? Education Verification.
? Pre-employment drug test at County designated test location.
? E-Verify Eligibility to Work in United States.
? 90-Day Introductory Period.

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