Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an urgent Payroll Clerk position in New Orleans! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage payroll operations for 200+ employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in the heart of the Big Easy. Perfect opportunity for career growth with a forward-thinking company.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish deductions, bonuses, commissions, and overtime accurately
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (LA W-2/1099 requirements)
- Maintain digital payroll records and audit trails for compliance reviews
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries within 24 hours
- Reconcile payroll accounts and submit tax filings monthly/quarterly
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP systems
- Deep knowledge of Louisiana payroll tax laws and wage-hour regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and QuickBooks
- CPP or FPC certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
- Exceptional attention to detail with 0% error tolerance in financial data
- Proven ability to handle sensitive employee information confidentially
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field