Payroll accountantחשב שכר – הלב הפיננסי והטכנולוגי של צה"ל
What the Payroll accountant role asks for, and what it holds
A payroll accountant is part of the IDF finance system and handles the pay of everyone serving in the IDF, in regular and reserve service.
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The role asks for a Dapar of 50 and up.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role calculate and issue pay, and check and audit financial processes. They make sure that payments to all regular and reserve soldiers are correct.
The work is done on computers, with financial information systems and business intelligence and data tools. It includes analyzing and processing large amounts of data.
The soldier works regularly with IDF bodies, the finance division of the Ministry of Defense and other professional bodies in the state.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at the 02 level, followed by professional training in payroll, accounting and information systems.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in the Personnel Directorate units that deal with pay, at the Tel HaShomer base in central Israel.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The role can lead to professional and command tracks, including becoming an officer.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Payroll accountant role ask for?
The role asks for a Dapar of 50 and up.
Who can serve as Payroll accountant?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Payroll accountant?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Payroll accountant hold?
Training starts with basic training at the 02 level, followed by professional training in payroll, accounting and information systems.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Payroll accountant
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.