Payroll Specialist

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• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Work with a passionate, mission-driven team
• Enjoy flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities
• Be empowered to innovate and lead digital transformation
  
  
  

Position Overview

About the Role

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and motivated by accuracy and efficiency? Join our Payroll team and play a key role in supporting payroll operations for multiple Lee County government entities. As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll contribute to the smooth and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, Lee County Port Authority, Lee County Clerk of Courts, and County-funded Court Administration employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, values precision, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where deadlines matter.

As a Payroll Intermediate Specialist, you will:

• Support daily payroll operations and assist the Payroll Team with routine processing tasks
• Maintain and update employee payroll records across all participating entities
• Perform payroll-related reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Participate in payroll projects and process improvements
• Assist with records management, including retention and destruction procedures
• Provide responsive support to employees regarding payroll questions—in person, by phone, or electronically
• Strong keyboarding and data-entry accuracy
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• The ability to learn department-specific payroll systems during the training period
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and tact in sensitive situations
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Comfort working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed
  
  
  

Education & Experience

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• Associate’s degree with coursework in Accounting or Finance and two (2) years of related experience
• OR Four (4) years of directly related experience
  
  
  

Supplemental Information

The Clerk's office offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Superior health care plans with low premiums
• Competitive retirement and pension plans - Florida Retirement System and 457 deferred compensation options
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time
• Our Wellness Program gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• We are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Our organization is unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Note: Vacancy postings may be closed at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified.