The Fiscal Specialist I-Employment Services provides support to the Employment & Benefits Services Manager and Human Resources staff.

BENEFITS SERVICES DUTIES:

• Posts and prepares weekly and monthly bank deposits for all incoming payments (non-FRS, COBRA payments, FMLA, LOA and Lost Time)
• Processes any refunds due to overpayment.
• Processes changes in database for deaths for BoCC and Constitutionals retirees and or dependent of retiree.
• Processes monthly non-FRS invoices and weekly payments for retirees. Posts FRS payments at the first of the month.
• Performs reconciliation and balancing on the billings for active and retiree group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and any other form of billing that may fall within the scope of Insurance Benefits to convey discrepancies to vendors for resolution.
• Mails Long Term Disability (LTD) forms to employees, ensuring accuracy when returned back to HR. Responsible for compiling LTD premiums paid by employer and employee for the last three (3) years and calculates LTD tax.
• Forward information to insurance company with employer section completed and with a letter attached for LTD application.
• Answers billing, invoice inquiries and customer complaints relating to billing.
• Produces audits of retiree accounts and records as required. Prepares communication letters as needed. Evaluates spreadsheets and COBRA eligibility to determine when benefits will terminate for the BoCC and Constitutionals.
• Bi-weekly processing of New Hire and Terminations through PayFlex website.
• Processes health benefits documentation

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DUTIES:

• Greets, assists, and directs office visitors, and receives and directs phone calls.

• Provides back-up phone coverage for front desk personnel.

• Orders and stocks general supply closet.

  • Reviews statements, and ensures fiscal matters (purchasing card, purchase orders, etc.), reports and statements are calculated and extended correctly.

• Participates in related seminars, conferences, and training opportunities; including diversity training, as part of ongoing professional development; traveling when necessary. Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma

• Minimum of four (4) years bookkeeping or related responsible accounting/fiscal experience.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years customer service experience, preferably in a human resources environment.

• Must be able to utilize all features afforded by word processing software and other required software and personal computers utilized by assigned unit.

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment within this classification should it be required of the work unit.

Location: 330 West Church Street. Bartow, FL. 33830

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, hours will be 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m

Rate of Pay: $14.37 per hour

Closing Date: 02/08/2016

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.