5 Results for Payroll Specialist Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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Payroll Accountant

Venice, FL
remote
Temporary to Hire
27 - 36 USD / Hourly
CANDIDATE MUST LIVE IN EITHER TAMPA BAY / LAKELAND / ORLANDO - We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a growing services organization in Venice, Florida. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can oversee payroll, benefits support, and core accounting tasks across several entities in a primarily remote environment with occasional onsite visits. The position calls for someone who can work independently, adapt to changing business needs, and help maintain accurate financial and employee-related records as the organization expands. Responsibilities:• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple companies and locations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer benefit-related payroll activities, including enrollments, deductions, and ongoing updates tied to employee elections.• Support payroll and benefits alignment across entities with different schedules, policies, and legacy practices.• Assist with payroll platform updates and contribute to the transition of payroll operations to Paylocity.• Help integrate payroll, benefits, and related processes as new businesses are added to the organization.• Reconcile daily banking activity and review transactions to maintain accurate cash records.• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable entries and support timely processing of financial transactions.• Process outgoing payments and assist with general accounting work for the management services function.• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and accounting documentation while supporting onboarding and other HR-related tasks as needed.• Collaborate with leadership to refine workflows and promote consistency across payroll, benefits, and accounting operations.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper/ Accounting Specialist

Sarasota, FL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a well-established HOA community in Sarasota. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys variety, working independently, and interacting with people throughout the day. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Perform account and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with general ledger activity</li><li>Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks Online</li><li>Process ACH payments and transfers</li><li>Handle light payroll through ADP</li><li>Assist with annual maintenance fee updates and related accounting</li><li>Answer incoming phone calls and assist with general office needs</li><li>Greet and assist residents, vendors, and prospective buyers/renters</li><li>Maintain and help improve office procedures and documentation</li><li>Provide additional bookkeeping and administrative support as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Clearwater, FL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a well-established government organization in Clearwater, Florida. This fully onsite contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing receivables work, payment processing, invoicing, and customer support in a structured finance setting. The role offers the chance to broaden your experience through cross-training in finance operations while contributing dependable support to the accounting team. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming receivables activity by recording customer payments, applying cash, and updating account records accurately. • Create invoices, post receipt transactions, and ensure billing documentation is completed in a timely manner. • Receive and process payments while maintaining accurate records of daily cash activity and related entries. • Prepare remote deposits, track deposit details, and maintain organized transaction logs for audit readiness. • Sort and handle treasury and revenue-related correspondence, ensuring financial items are routed and processed correctly. • Enter financial transactions and supporting backup into the organization's accounting system with a high level of accuracy. • Assist with reconciliations by reviewing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and helping resolve outstanding items. • Cross-train in additional finance operations duties to provide coverage and support broader departmental needs. • Help maintain continuity for the accounting team by supporting workloads related to staff coverage and ongoing system implementation efforts. • Respond to internal and external questions and maintain complete, well-organized financial records in line with established procedures.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

UKG Payroll System Technical Analyst

Saint Petersburg, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a highly skilled UKG Payroll System Technical Analyst to join our team in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in ERP and CRM configuration to support payroll systems and ensure seamless functionality across interfaces. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within a dynamic non-profit organization. Responsibilities: • Configure and maintain the UKG Pro Workforce Suite, including system setup and integrations with payroll and other systems. • Analyze business requirements and document process flows to ensure system functionality aligns with organizational goals. • Develop and execute programming solutions for large datasets, utilizing tools such as SQL, Oracle, or db2. • Collaborate with teams to perform data mining and analysis for improved decision-making. • Provide technical user support and troubleshoot issues related to payroll and timekeeping systems. • Ensure system upgrades and configuration changes are executed effectively and meet deadlines. • Create and maintain documentation for system processes and configurations. • Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements. • Conduct training sessions for end-users to enhance system understanding and usage. • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Corporate Benefits Specialist

St. Petersburg, FL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Corporate Benefits Specialist to support employee benefit administration for a payroll services organization in St. Petersburg, FL. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who is detail oriented and can deliver responsive service, maintain accurate records, and help employees and internal teams navigate benefits-related processes. The role focuses on coordinating day-to-day benefits activities, resolving inquiries, and ensuring consistent handling of documentation and program information. Responsibilities:• Administer daily benefits operations, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and related record updates.• Respond to employee and internal team questions about benefit programs, eligibility, coverage, and required documentation.• Review benefits data for accuracy and completeness while maintaining organized records and supporting compliance standards.• Coordinate with vendors, payroll partners, and internal departments to address issues and keep benefit transactions on track.• Assist with open enrollment activities by preparing materials, tracking submissions, and following up on outstanding items.• Investigate discrepancies in benefit files or deductions and work with appropriate stakeholders to resolve them promptly.• Support reporting and audits by gathering documentation, validating information, and preparing requested details.• Contribute to process improvements and assist with benefits-related administrative changes or system updates when needed.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

5 results for Payroll Specialist in Sarasota, FL