Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in the heart of New Orleans as a Payroll Clerk! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish deductions, taxes, and benefits contributions
- Prepare and file federal/state payroll tax returns and year-end W-2s
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and employee verification
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, ACA, and Louisiana state labor laws
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and external audits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP/Great Plains
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and QuickBooks
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PHR certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal/state payroll regulations and tax codes
- Exceptional attention to detail with 100% accuracy in data entry
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing (LA, TX, MS)
- Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee data