Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in the heart of New Orleans! We're urgently seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage our payroll operations with precision and compliance. This is a high-impact role offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and immediate start date. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and value accuracy in financial processes, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (FLSA, FICA, LA state laws)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and 401(k) contributions
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/annual tax filings
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with employees
- Maintain confidential employee records and payroll documentation
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll processes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or equivalent payroll software proficiency
- Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in high-volume environments
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- CPP certification preferred