Payroll Accountant Job at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

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  • Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

Payroll Accountant

📍 New Orleans, LA | On-Site

🕒 Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Great Benefits

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a strong ethical foundation and a passion for accuracy? We’re looking for a Payroll Accountant to join our Finance team and help ensure our employees are paid timely and correctly, while maintaining compliance with financial and reporting standards.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Comptroller, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing biweekly payroll, reconciling benefit-related accounts, and partnering with HR to manage benefits billing and deductions. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining accuracy, compliance, and trust across our organization.

What You'll Do:

  • Process biweekly payroll through a third-party system (e.g., ADP, Netchex) and ensure audit accuracy before submission
  • Import and reconcile timekeeping data (LASRS) and mileage reimbursements (FileBound)
  • Review tax withholdings, benefits, insurance deductions, and handle garnishments and liens
  • Coordinate with HR for benefits updates and invoice reconciliation
  • Report payroll metrics to the Comptroller and CFO
  • Prepare ad-hoc payrolls and reports for audits, grants, and leadership
  • Balance benefit liabilities to the General Ledger and investigate variances

What You Bring:

✅ Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in payroll administration

✅ Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), Microsoft Office, and accounting software (NetSuite Oracle preferred)

✅ Knowledge of payroll platforms like ADP, Netchex, and FileBound

✅ Strong attention to detail, ethics, and discretion when handling confidential information

✅ Familiarity with GAAP and benefits reconciliation

✅ Flexibility to work extended hours during audits and budget cycles

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience in a nonprofit or fund-based accounting environment

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to integrity, inclusion, and impactful work across our communities. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and meaningful work that supports both our staff and the individuals we serve.

Job Tags

Full time,

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