NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Payroll Specialist - Payroll
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$20.09/hr - $20.09/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a self-starter to join the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office as a Payroll Specialist. The role involves processing payroll for nearly 8,000 employees, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and assisting management with payroll system training and audits.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Performs regular processing of payroll activities; audits inputs and maintains payroll and new hire data W-4's deductions direct deposit etc; runs interfaces; ensures processing is completed within required time frame
Prepares processes and audits adjustments benefits deductions garnishment deductions corrections reversals stop payments cancellations manual checks retroactive changes final paychecks etc. in accordance with policy and local state and federal laws
Utilizes various automated business management systems in processing payroll actions e.g. setting up deductions setting up new hires processing separations setting up direct deposit tax withholding
Processes payroll system calculations for pre auditing of payroll data; audits and reviews payroll registers for accuracy completeness and conformance with all rules and regulations
Assists management with training testing and validating automated payroll system; Researches and resolves payroll accounting discrepancies and issues; takes corrective action as needed
Reviews a wide variety of documentation and reports to verify and audit for accuracy and enter in applicable payroll/human resources business systems e.g. benefits/general deductions effective dates time and attendance recording checks and vouchers personnel changes
Responds to payroll personnel and accounting inquiries; provides resolution information or direction accordingly
Maintains current knowledge of payroll policies and procedures changes and updates
Provides cross-training assistance and guidance to other unit employees in payroll accounting processes department procedures and regulatory standards governing the work; serves as back up to other staff as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
Five (5) years recent and relevant payroll experience that demonstrates the knowledge of payroll processing & reporting; with demonstrative initiative and independent judgment in researching and reporting on accounting discrepancies and resolving client/customer issues with minimal supervisory review; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Good problem-solving and time management skills
Benefits
Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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