Payroll Accountant II: Precision in Benefits Reconciliation

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson is seeking an Accountant II to support payroll processing within the Central Office Payroll Department. The role focuses on reconciling insurance invoices, entering payroll deductions in SPAHRS, and verifying open enrollment deductions to ensure accurate employee compensation.

Required knowledge includes SPAHRS, MERLIN, FMLA, and related payroll processes; a Bachelor’s Degree with 2–4 years of experience is preferred and attention to detail is essential for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SPAHRS, MERLIN, FMLA, Workers' Comp, and/or MAGIC with payroll processing experience.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payroll.
• Reconcile insurance invoices.
• Enter payroll deductions in SPAHRS and verify open enrollment deductions.
• Perform FMLA, Workers' Comp and Blue Cross Blue Shield reconciliations.

Skills

SPAHRS

MERLIN

FMLA

Workers' Comp

MAGIC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi in Jackson is seeking an Accountant II to support payroll processing within the Central Office Payroll Department. The role focuses on reconciling insurance invoices, entering payroll deductions in SPAHRS, and verifying open enrollment deductions to ensure accurate employee compensation.

Required knowledge includes SPAHRS, MERLIN, FMLA, and related payroll processes; a Bachelor’s Degree with 2–4 years of experience is preferred and attention to detail is essential for