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Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk
Punta Gorda, FL
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Charlotte County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
Finance Clerk I Payroll (Part-Time)
Pay: $17/hr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Punta Gorda, FL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/27/2026
Job Description
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Payroll (Part-Time) Print Apply Finance Clerk I
Payroll (Part-Time) Salary $17.
00 Hourly Location 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL Job Type Regular Part-Time Job Number 2026-099 Division Comptroller Opening Date 08/05/2026 Closing Date 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits SUMMARY In support of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller's mission to safeguard public records and public assets, 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. This is an in-office position and is not eligible for remote work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Payroll department with processing bi-weekly payrolls in accordance with established payroll schedules and applicable laws for the Clerk of Court and other Constitutional 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.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a full-charge bookkeeper, with a strong emphasis on payroll and benefits administration. Experience working in a computerized financial systems environment is preferred, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting is also preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The following is a partial list of benefits available to employees of the Clerk of Court. Employee Health Center Insured employees are eligible for free health care and prescription services under the county health care plan. Medical
Dental
Prescription Card
Vision Plan Single and Dependent Plans are offered.