Payroll Specialist / Finance

$46,114 - $72,155/Yr

City Of Cape Coral - Cape Coral, FL

Full-time

Cape Coral, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at the City of Cape Coral is a full-time role focused on managing and processing payroll operations for the city, including the Community Redevelopment Agency and Charter School Authority. This position is crucial in ensuring that payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reported in compliance with governmental accounting practices and policies. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for coordinating payroll operations, addressing personnel records issues, and ensuring that all payroll-related financial records and reports are prepared accurately and timely. In this role, the Payroll Specialist will work closely with various departments to ensure that payroll transactions are properly accounted for and that any discrepancies are resolved efficiently. The position requires a strong understanding of payroll processing and reporting, as well as the ability to interpret and apply relevant procedures and policies. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in pre-interview assessments or tests pertinent to the required job skills, ensuring that they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for the role. The City of Cape Coral is committed to providing a supportive work environment, offering various career path opportunities and a robust training and development program aimed at improving current talents and developing new skills. This position is open to current city employees and the public, emphasizing the city's dedication to inclusivity and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and processes Cape Coral's Citywide payroll operations.
• Manages payroll for the Community Redevelopment Agency and Charter School Authority.
• Processes payroll and addresses personnel records issues to ensure accurate information.
• Collaborates with departments to ensure payroll transactions are accounted for according to governmental accounting practices.
• Interprets procedures, records, and reports payroll-related financial records and reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in payroll processing and reporting.

Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!