Senior Technician, Payroll

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Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities.  We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.  

Job Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

10-22-2025

Job Title:

Senior Technician, Payroll

Contract Type:

Employee

Annual Salary:

$41,262.00 - $77,160.00

(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Location:

FL - HQ

Job Description Summary:

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Senior Payroll Technician leads the daily tactical operations within the assigned scope of payroll activities. The Senior Payroll Technician partners with external departments to properly process and maintain employee payroll deductions and earnings. The Senior Payroll Technician serves as the primary backup to the Payroll Support Specialist during limited durations of unavailability.

Essential Position Functions:

• Work with Payroll Support Specialist and Senior Payroll Specialist on ad-hoc projects

• Serve as primary backup for Payroll Support Specialist during limited periods of unavailability

• Provide training and guidance for internal departments and employee staff on payroll procedures

• Set up and maintain a complex record and filing system of payroll files and other financial records in a digital records management system for retrieval of information and auditors.

• Review, analyze, and resolve issues on billing of service fees for payroll software and payroll local tax issues

• Process garnishments in compliance with federal, state, and local laws

• Process payroll deductions and retirement contributions, financial and accounting transactions

• Assist in the processing and completion of payroll and related payroll reporting, including out of state payroll

• Maintain Time & Attendance system and all accrual related activities

• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others

• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

 (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Associate’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience:

• Two years in general accounting, finance, or administration field

• One year specific to payroll functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

• Knowledge of payroll and financial functions

• Knowledge of government agencies for state and local tax issues

• Ability to process garnishments accurately, adhering to state and local laws

• Ability to review, analyze and resolve issue related to billing for service fees and tax payments

• Possesses understanding of payroll processes and procedures

• Ability to compile, review, analyze and interpret data and/or information

• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discr