Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

An excellent client of ours in New Orleans is looking for an AP & Payroll Specialist to join their growing company.

This role will oversee daily accounts payable operations and prepare biweekly payroll cycles for approval. It will support financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement across accounting and payroll workflows.

• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor setup and file maintenance, process invoices, manage purchase orders, and execute biweekly payment runs. Prepare annual 1099 forms and record daily bank deposit transactions using accounts payable and expense software.
• Payroll Preparation & Compliance: Prepare each payroll cycle for management review. Audit timekeeping data (including overtime, PTO, etc.) and apply relevant union contracts and industry-specific pay rules. Maintain confidential payroll records, perform reconciliations, resolve review variances, and assist with payroll accruals, tax filings, and Workers' Compensation reporting.
• Collaboration & Efficiency: Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate vendor and employee records. Serve as a point of contact for internal pay inquiries and vendor communications, and identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.

• Experience &
  
  Education:
  
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred. Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounts payable and payroll experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Familiarity with major accounting software (e.g., Great Plains) and payroll systems (e.g., UKG Ready/Kronos) preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
• Specialized
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong attention to detail and strict handling of confidential data.

$65-70k + Bonus (and great benefits)