Payroll Specialist II

Payroll Specialist II Administrative & Clerical Positions Fort Myers, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Payroll Specialist II to join our Payroll team. This position performs advanced technical and professional work in the Office of Payroll Services. The work performed is specialized accounting work requiring a broad range of knowledge and close adherence to applicable federal and state laws as well as College policies and procedures to ensure the accurate and timely processing of wages and other compensation payments to employees. The Payroll Specialist II has gained broad and in-depth knowledge of FSWs Payroll Services. This is complex work involving independent judgment, planning, coordination, and completion of work under strict timelines.

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Ideal Candidate ----------------

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Three years of recent full-time professional related work experience in a high-volume payroll environment, to include at least 1 year full-time experience as Payroll Specialist I in the FSW Payroll Services office.
• An appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Working Knowledge and Skills -------------------------

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of payroll accounting and the applicable Federal, State, and local laws relating to payroll accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to travel independently to other locations for College business.

FSW Employee Benefits ---------------------

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal holidays, and winter & spring breaks.
• Florida retirement membership, FRES.

Educational and Professional Development Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------

• Opportunities for you and your dependents.

Salary ------

• $55,000.00

Accepting Applications ---------------------

Accepting applications through February 15, 2026. Submit your resume for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS.

Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status. Questions about educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer.