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Payroll Specialist
Summary
Title:Payroll Specialist
ID:1224
Department:Accounting/Finance
Employment Type:Full Time
Pay Rate:Range of 40,000 to 45,000
Location:Baton Rouge, LA
Education:4 Year Degree
Experience:3-5 Years
Licensure:N/A
Description
Volunteers of America GBR, Inc. is searching for a person with skills and experience in the areas of payroll. Under the supervision of the controller, the ideal candidate will be experienced with the ADP payroll system. We are a mid size social service organization with almost 400 employees in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles. This position requires a proven record of attention to detail and exemplary customer service skills. Please see the duties and qualifications needed below:

Job Duties will include:
  • Manage and guarantee semi monthly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes
  • Troubleshoot all payroll related employee issues
  • Prepare regular relevant management reports 
  • Insure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Interpret new legislation impacting payroll
  • Other accounting duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
  • Proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software (ADP)
  • High level of customer service skills
  • Excellent problem analysis and problem resolution skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills and proficiency in MS Office especially Excel 

This position is exempt from overtime.   
  • BENEFITS:
    Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave
     
    An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
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