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NEXTAFF · 1 week ago

Finance & Payroll Clerk

Gulfport, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $22/hr

2+ years exp

Nextaff is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support their Finance and Human Resources teams. This role involves processing biweekly payroll, maintaining payroll and benefits records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Review and validate employee timesheets for accuracy and policy compliance

Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding missing punches or timesheet discrepancies

Process biweekly payroll, including hours verification, expense reimbursements, and adjustments

Reconcile payroll totals to ACH reports for review by the Chief Financial Officer

Maintain payroll direct deposit records

Prepare and submit biweekly employer and employee retirement contributions

Submit biweekly Health Savings Account (HSA) deductions for deposit

Maintain and reconcile payroll deductions, including benefits and garnishments

Coordinate with the Benefits Administrator to resolve billing or coverage discrepancies

Prepare annual census reports for the 401(k) plan and distribute required participant reports

Prepare payroll tax filings, including Form 941, State Employer Returns, and SUTA

Reconcile general ledger accounts for payroll-related deductions on a quarterly basis

Prepare monthly and quarterly productivity bonus calculations for CFO review

Serve as primary contact for annual W-2 preparation and related tax filings

Coordinate with Human Resources on new hires, terminations, and FMLA to ensure accurate setup and deductions

Assist with benefit enrollment follow-up to ensure timely coverage and payroll deductions

Serve as backup for daily receipt processing and bank deposits

Assist the Director of Finance and CFO with reports and correspondence as needed

Uphold and enforce the organization’s Core Principles and Code of Conduct

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll processingBookkeeping practicesGeneral ledger experienceData entry skillsOffice productivity softwareMathematical skillsTime managementOrganizational abilitiesInterpersonal skills