Job Description

Job ID
34217

Location
County Comptroller

Full/Part Time
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Overview

The Payroll Systems Coordinator is responsible for researching, testing, and implementing all additions and changes to the payroll system. A Payroll Systems Coordinator operates with considerable independence. General direction is received from the Payroll Manager.

Representative Duties

Note: The below description may not be representative of all duties and responsibilities for this position.

Researches, tests and implements additions and changes to the payroll system.

Reviews policies, regulations, and laws which govern payroll to ensure compliance for all system additions and updates.
Creates specifications detailing the requirements of all system additions and updates, including all reporting requirements for balancing the payroll and for reporting to vendors.
Assists BCC Information Systems and Services (ISS) staff with interpretations of payroll issues for programming purposes.
Conducts comprehensive testing of all system additions and updates.
Ensures that all software errors and hardware malfunctions are investigated and reported to the ISS staff, and that all corrective action is completed and tested in a timely manner.
Conducts training for Payroll Department staff of all system additions and updates.
Prepares user documentation outlining system additions and updates.
Conducts and attends meetings as a representative of the Comptroller's Office.

Acts as liaison between multiple departments, agencies, and vendors as a representative of the Comptroller's Office.

Assists in the processing of bi-weekly payroll as necessary.
Prepares and calculates changes to prior payrolls.
Processes and audits Employee Change Notices.
Audits and extends payroll transmittal registers.
Performs data entry of employees' payroll exceptions and corrections.

Assists with departmental personal computers.

Provides assistance to Payroll Department personnel in the operation of personal computers.
Develops PC programs to assist in departmental operations.

Performs other duties as assigned

Representative Duties

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Bachelors degree with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field from an accredited university. Or five years of relavent experience.
One year experience in implementing and/or maintaining payroll systems.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND/OR SKILLS

Ability to work flexible hours, depending upon department's needs.
Possess and maintain reliable work habits.
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to use a computer terminal for data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to adjust readily to changes in procedures, practices, and/or assignments.
Ability to function either independently or within a team, depending upon the work assignment/project.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with peers, managers, and the public, on both individual and group levels.
Familiarity with office practices, procedures, and equipment (e.g, copiers, calculators, faxes, multi-line telephones, voice mail, and electronic mail).
Ability to analyze problems with detail and accuracy, keep complex records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports from such data.
Working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices as they pertain to payroll.
Ability to plan, organize, conduct extensive testing, and implement system additions, enhancements and/or modifications.
Ability to effectively plan, organize, prioritize and complete work assignments/projects.
Ability to effectively plan and lead a team, including training and motivating others.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and rules pertaining to payroll (including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Internal Revenue Code, Florida Unemployment Compensation Act, etc.).

Preferences

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Experience implementing and/or maintaining the PeopleSoft HRMS product.
One year experience in payroll in a local or state government.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND/OR SKILLS

Familiarity with Orange County government organization.

Notes

The Office has a non-tobacco use policy and applicant must successfully pass background investigation.

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

Application Deadline
Application Deadline: Saturday, March 16, 2024

Salary
Salary Range: $70,616.00 - $88,280.00

To apply: Visit https://mycareers.ocfl.net/ , click on “external Applicants”, type the word “Comptroller” in the Search Jobs box, and then click enter to find the job to complete an application. AFTER completion, send your resume to with the job title listed in your subject line (be sure to mention you applied on their website for the position). Reference CFEC, when applying.