IRC67773 Payroll Coordinator

This is responsible administrative and technical work in the support of the City's Payroll division and other Finance Department functions. Work involves administration of automated and manual payroll accounting functions with all City departments, including responsibility for review and processing all employee payroll checks, maintaining accurate municipal records of individual employee payroll and time activities, accurate and proper application of Federal regulations, handling County court requests, application of City procedures/guidelines governing employee payroll and benefits processing, and other accounting and administrative functions, as assigned. An employee in this class acts as the official custodian of municipal payroll records and is subject to and responds to subpoenas for depositions and court testimony relating to payroll matters.

Salary: $58,046 - $91,369

Close Date: 10-08-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Have some experience in professional payroll processing utilizing automated, integrated human resources/payroll/financial information systems.
• Have excellent computer skills.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Be able to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Be able to meet essential processing deadlines with accuracy.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Possess a valid Bachelor's Degree with major course work in accounting or finance.
• Have some experience in maintaining business records in an automated financial data processing environment.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary58046CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home