Accounting Specialist- Human Resources Division

The Accounting Specialist assigned to the Payroll section is advanced responsible work in maintaining payroll records and various payroll transactions (e.g. new hires, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, etc.), processing wage, changes, and/or IRS levies, child support orders, educational garnishments, as well as auditing personnel transactions and other reports for accuracy.

• May assist/perform work at a lower level.
• May be responsible for daily operations of a payroll section in the absence of the supervisor.
• Identifies and implements changes that will enable the functional section to operate more efficiently.
• Supervises employees operating in a functional unit. Trains and supervises subordinate personnel.
• May oversee/process child support and garnishments. Prepares year-end schedules to be used as support documents for financial statements.
• Coordinates year-end activities related to functions.
• May assist in the preparation of budget estimates.
• Oversees payroll audit functions.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Adheres to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of GED.
Experience/Training/Certification: Five (5) years of advanced experience maintaining accounting and/or payroll records OR two (2) years of experience as a Sr. Accounting Clerk with the County of Volusia.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for three (3) of five (5) years of advanced experience maintaining accounting and/or payroll records in the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Candidates selected for interviews may be required to complete a pre-employment skills test.
License: Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping and ability to apply this knowledge in varied work situations.
• Working knowledge of AMS Advantage/info Advantage or similar Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)/programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies controlling fiscal recordkeeping.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with accuracy and reasonable speed.
• Ability to answer employees' questions relating to payroll.
• Ability to maintain payroll records and prepare related reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities and meet the minimum qualifications. Primarily sedentary work. Ability to talk, hear, and see. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to read, write, and use the computer. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods. Finger dexterity. Ability to bend, stoop, and reach. Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry a minimum of 10 lbs.

Environmental Demands: Primarily inside work.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, memos, financial reports, formatted financial statements, and letters. Ability to do general mathematical calculations including basic accounting and bookkeeping. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely to relay information, data, and details to others.

Employment Type: Full-Time