Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

Now hiring 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.

"This company rocks! The whole management staff is wonderful and friendly. Everything is great: benefits, training, advancement opportunities, understanding, and supportive in all areas." - Former Staffmark Employy

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5+ years of experience processing high-volume, full-cycle payroll.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple states with a employees are paid accurately and on time while helping build scalable payroll processes for continued growth. You'll work alongside a collaborative Finance and HR team in an strong understanding of varying state tax and labor regulations.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, and general ledger coding.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll accounts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
• Experience supporting rapid organizational growth.
• Knowledge of payroll system implementations or process automation.
• Experience with month-end close procedures and financial reporting preferred.

Job Duties:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a high-volume, multi-state employee population on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain and validate employee payroll records, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and other payroll-related information.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and ensure payroll transactions are accurately coded 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 payroll tax reporting, W-2 processing, quarter-end reconciliations, and annual payroll audits.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, multi-state tax regulations, and company policies.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes.
• Support payroll system enhancements, process improvements, and implementation of best practices as the organization continues to grow.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.

Benefits 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)

About Us

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