Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers? NOLA Financial Solutions is seeking a dedicated Payroll Clerk to join our growing team in the heart of New Orleans. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a collaborative work environment in the historic Central Business District.
Responsibilities
- Process Payroll: Execute weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for over 100 employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Time & Attendance: Review and verify timecards, leave requests, and overtime calculations to ensure compliance with company policy and labor laws.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and distribute federal and state payroll tax forms (W-2s, 1099s) and ensure timely filing with the IRS and Louisiana Department of Revenue.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and employee inquiries regarding paychecks with a focus on customer service.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential, and organized payroll records, audit trails, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
- System Management: Assist in maintaining payroll system data, updating employee information, and running month-end reconciliation reports.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing or a similar accounting support role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with payroll software (ADP, Paylocity, or QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) are essential.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal and Louisiana state labor laws, payroll tax regulations, and FLSA guidelines.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to perform detailed data entry and mathematical calculations with high accuracy.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive employee information with complete discretion.