What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Pay Processing Specialist position at Innovative Reasoning?
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.