Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Johnson Service Group is hiring a part-time Financial Accountant (Payroll) Location: Punta Gorda, FL (33950) 6-month contract - Part time (24 hrs / WK)

SUMMARY This position performs a variety of payroll and financial support functions, including recording, processing, verifying, and maintaining financial and payroll records. The incumbent works with highly confidential and sensitive information, including employee compensation, benefits, garnishments, and tax levies, and must exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality. This position operates in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Payroll department with processing bi-weekly payrolls in accordance with established payroll schedules and applicable laws for local government offices. Reviews employee timesheets, leave records, and payroll documents for accuracy and completeness; follows up with departments to resolve discrepancies. Assists with processing payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposit information, deductions, and benefit changes. Assists with verifying payroll records and personnel files. Maintains employee payroll files and ensures payroll records are complete, accurate, and confidential. Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Assist with Florida Retirement System (FRS) reporting and Workers' Compensation payroll processing. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures. Assists with payroll audits by gathering records, preparing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests. Provides backup support to Payroll during absences or periods of increased workload. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to type 35 wpm. Excellent computational skills, proficiency with 10 key calculator and accurate typing\key boarding skills. Superior communication skills, initiative, organization, and sound judgment. Accuracy with numbers and attention to detail, with the ability to meet daily deadlines, is expected and required in this position. JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.