Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an immediate-hire Payroll Clerk in New Orleans! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our company's payroll operations with precision and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about accuracy and compliance to make a tangible impact in our growing organization.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Verify timecards, calculate deductions, and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax regulations and labor laws
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns (Form 941, state withholding)
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and HR departments
- Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions
- Maintain confidential employee payroll records and documentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience (ADP certification preferred)
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Deep understanding of FLSA, garnishment laws, and multi-state payroll
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines with 100% accuracy
- Excellent communication skills for employee inquiries and audits
- Experience with payroll audits and compliance documentation