Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Central Office - New Iberia, LA

Description

Job Title: Payroll Clerk

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site, Salaried Position

Location: Central Office - New Iberia, LA

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Payroll Clerk / Accounting Assistant supports the Payroll Specialist and is developing full proficiency in all payroll procedures. This role gathers and verifies data from multiple programs to help timely and accurately prepare the bi-weekly payroll for 600+ hourly employees and transmit required information to Arc of Acadiana's third-party payroll processing company. When needed, this position also assists within the Accounting department.

Job Duties

• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, pay rates/salaries, direct deposit information, insurance coverage, job titles, and other employee data.
• Review and validate new hire, termination, transfer, and promotion information accurately and on time.
• Address employees' pay-related questions and provide clear, accurate payroll information.
• Reconcile supplemental insurance premiums withheld against carrier or funding invoices.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching issues, analyzing data, and implementing solutions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.
• Compile internal management reports from payroll system software.
• Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned and assist the Accounting team as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong data accuracy, numerical, information collection, and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mathematical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently-identify issues, research, formulate solutions, report findings, and resolve inefficiencies.
• Knowledge of basic payroll procedures and processing.
• Willingness and ability to assist within the Accounting department as needed.

Additional Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Requirements and/or Preferred Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. One or more years of related payroll experience, with working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements.

References

Three professional references required.