Military Pay Processing Specialist

The Military Pay Processing Specialist supports payroll processing to ensure MARCENT service members are accurately compensated under DoD policies . This includes processing pay actions, maintaining accuracy of personnel pay systems, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating corrections with DFAS . The specialist also maintains financial records, supports audits, and prepares reports to ensure accountability and compliance with regulations . By combining payroll expertise with attention to detail, the role ensures MARCENT maintains financial accuracy and personnel trust. THIS EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Process pay actions and maintain accuracy of personnel pay systems.
• Resolve discrepancies and coordinate corrections with DFAS.
• Maintain financial records and provide reports.
• Support pay-related audits and reconciliations.

Supplemental Duties:

• Assist in preparing payroll trend reports for leadership.
• Support coordination between HR and finance offices to ensure accurate pay processing.
• Provide customer service support to personnel with pay-related inquiries.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain compliance with DoD and MARCENT financial regulations.
• Ensure pay-related files and documentation are properly archived.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education/Experience/Qualification:

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years financial/payroll processing experience.
• Secret clearance required.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of DoD payroll systems and DFAS procedures.
• Attention to detail in managing financial transactions and records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for payroll tracking and reconciliation.
• Strong communication skills for resolving discrepancies with DFAS and assisting personnel.

Location:

Primary workplace is MARCENT Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

Work Environment:

Office environment within a joint military/civilian/contractor staff. Position requires close coordination with HR and finance offices.

Physical Demands:

Primarily sedentary work with extensive computer and document processing tasks.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, 0800-1600.

License and Other Requirements:

Valid U.S. Driver's License. Eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card.

Salary and Benefits:

As stated during the hiring process.

Security Clearance:

Secret clearance required.

Travel:

Minimal travel may be required to support payroll training or DFAS coordination.