Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - Direct Hire

Location: Lafayette, LA

Salary: $65,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Spreadsheets and Numbers That Add Up. Sound Like You?

As a Payroll Specialist in Lafayette, you'll process invoices, track payments, and make the numbers behave. This role is perfect if you enjoy tidy records, color-coded spreadsheets, and checking things off the list.

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5+ yearsof experience processinghigh-volume, full-cycle payroll.
• Experience managing payrollacross multiple states with a employees are paidaccurately and ontime while helpingbuild scalable payroll processes for continued growth. You'll work alongside a collaborative
  
  Finance and HRteam in an strong understanding ofvarying state taxand labor regulations.
• Working knowledge ofpayroll accounting, payrollreconciliations, and general ledger coding.
• Experience preparing payrolljournal entries andreconciling payroll accounts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, anddata reconciliation.
• Exceptional attention todetail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritizemultiple deadlines andadapt to changing business needs ina fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Certified Payroll Professional(CPP) designation isa plus.
• Experience supporting rapidorganizational growth.
• Knowledge of payrollsystem implementationsor process automation.
• Experience with month-end close procedure sand financial reporting preferred.

• Process full-cyclepayroll for ahigh-volume, multi-state employee populationon a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately andon schedule while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and localpayroll regulations.
• Review, audit, andreconcile payroll dataincluding earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and benefitdeductions.
• Maintain and validateemployee payroll records, tax with holdings, directdeposits, and otherpayroll-related information.
• Prepare and reconcilepayroll journal entries and ensure payroll transactions are accuratelycoded to the general ledger.
• Partner with the Accounting team to reconcile payroll accounts, resolve discrepancies,and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with payrolltax reporting, W-2 processing, quarter-end reconciliations, andannual payroll audits.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with wageand hour laws, multi-state taxregulations, and company policies.
• Research and resolvepayroll discrepancies and respond to employeepayroll inquiries ina timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams toensure accurate employee data and payrollchanges.
• Support payroll system enhancements, process improvements, and implementation ofbest practices asthe organization continues to grow.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.

vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

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