Payroll Specialist — Accuracy & Compliance Expert

Nextaff; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextaff in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll according to federal and state requirements. You will enter, audit, and balance payroll data, prepare files, and respond to payroll questions while protecting confidential information.

The ideal candidate has direct payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with payroll systems, timekeeping, and deductions. This role emphasizes accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Payroll experience strongly preferred and will be weighed heavily.

Responsibilities

• Enter and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare payroll files and process paychecks on schedule.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and maintain confidential information.
• Balance and reconcile payroll data and related ledgers.
• Stay current with federal/state wage and tax laws.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Data entry

Accounting principles

Timekeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years accounting or bookkeeping experience

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nextaff in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll according to federal and state requirements. You will enter, audit, and balance payroll data, prepare files, and respond to payroll questions while protecting confidential information.

The ideal candidate has direct payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with payroll systems, timekeeping, and deductions. This role emphasizes accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.