Payroll Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Payroll Specialist with Security Clearance
Payroll Specialist

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This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process .

Minimum Qualifications Summary Certification & Education
* Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
* Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
* Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance
* Degree in Finance or related field preferred, or USMC MOS , Experience Required
* Possess extensive knowledge and full understanding of and experience with the USMC's Marine Corps Total Force System as well as feeder and supporting sub-systems
* Possess extensive knowledge and full understanding of and experience with the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations
* Possess extensive knowledge and full understanding of and experience with the Joint Travel Regulations and complementing Joint instructions
* Five years' military experience Job Objective Under a five-year contract, the Payroll Specialist will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard Mac Dill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Payroll Specialist will support the Manpower Directorate (G-1) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

The G-1 performs analysis of manpower requirements to support operations. Additionally, the G-1 advises and assists the Commander in matters relating to personnel operations, management, policy, administration, awards, correspondence, travel management, the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program, and administrative support to all Marines stationed at Mac Dill AFB as well as individual augments in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities
* Provide support in the administration, management, and dispensation of pay, entitlements and benefits to military personnel
* Conduct audits, identify errors in dispensation, and identify appropriate corrective action
* Conduct analysis to identify the root causes for errors, and provide recommendations for changes to procedures, processes, and/or technical systems to the Director, CPAC
* Manage and process payroll for MARCENT personnel, ensuring accurate and timely compensation based on military pay grades, entitlements, and deductions
* Review and validate timesheets, leave records, and other payroll-related documents to ensure accuracy
* Ensure all payroll processing is in accordance with MARCENT policies, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, and federal and state laws
* Stay current on updates to pay regulations, tax laws, and other financial policies impacting payroll
* Process pay adjustments for MARCENT personnel due to changes in rank, special pay, promotions, or deductions
* Address and resolve discrepancies in pay, including retroactive payments, adjustments for errors, or issues related to entitlements
* Track MARCENT personnel leave balances (e.g., annual leave, sick leave, and military leave) and ensure accurate calculations of pay during periods of leave
* Coordinate with the Benefits Office to ensure proper deductions for insurance, retirement, and other benefits
* Prepare and submit payroll reports to higher command and other financial departments as required
* Maintain accurate and organized payroll records, including pay statements, deductions, tax forms, and other necessary documentation
* Act as the primary point of contact for MARCENT personnel regarding payroll inquiries, providing guidance on pay issues, entitlements, deductions, and tax concerns
* Address and resolve payroll-related concerns or discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
* Work closely with the Finance and Accounting to ensure the accurate flow of payroll information
* Coordinate with human resources to ensure personnel changes (e.g., promotions, transfers, retirements) are properly reflected in payroll
* Ensure that appropriate tax deductions (federal, state, and local) are withheld from MARCENT personnel pay
* Assist in the preparation of tax-related documentation, such as W-2s, and other tax filings related to MARCENT personnel payroll
* Input and update payroll information in the payroll system, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data.
* Regularly check and maintain payroll system functionality to ensure accurate data processing
* Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and correct discrepancies
* Reconcile payroll records with accounting systems to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
* Provide training and guidance to MARCENT personnel regarding payroll policies, entitlements, and the use of…