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7 results for Payroll Clerk in Saint Louis, LA

Accounting Clerk

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing transactional accounting work with payroll-related support and tax compliance tasks. The role will contribute to accurate billing, timely vendor processing, and dependable financial recordkeeping while partnering closely with accounting leadership to strengthen established procedures. Prior experience in IT or a sales environment is a plus. Responsibilities:• Support payroll administration as a secondary resource for the HR lead, helping ensure accurate and timely processing when needed.• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax filings and coordinate payments across various tax jurisdictions.• Generate customer invoices and maintain accounts receivable records to promote prompt and accurate collections activity.• Enter and review vendor bills within accounts payable, ensuring transactions are coded correctly and reflected in the appropriate records.• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including data entry and maintenance of organized financial documentation.• Partner with the comptroller to document, refine, and uphold accounting workflows and operating procedures.• Review accounting entries for accuracy, including debit activity and transaction details tied to product sales.• Help track financial components such as commissions and gross profit-related data to support reporting needs. For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743
2026-05-28T21:28:46Z

Payroll Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29.00 - 31.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a higher education organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a large employee population. The role requires strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and the ability to handle payroll processing in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations appropriately. • Maintain and update employee payroll records, deductions, taxes, and earnings data within ADP Workforce Now. • Review payroll calculations, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission. • Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to verify payroll changes such as new employees, terminations, and compensation updates. • Prepare payroll reports, audits, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational transparency. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and provide clear guidance on pay, withholdings, and related matters.
2026-06-16T18:38:45Z

Human Resources (HR) Project Manager

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
31.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Project Manager to support key HR operations and process execution for a Contract position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can bring structure to benefits, payroll, and employee records management while partnering across HR functions to improve accuracy and compliance. The successful candidate will contribute hands-on expertise in HR administration, onboarding, and employee support while helping ensure critical systems and processes operate effectively. Responsibilities: • Lead HR-focused project activities related to payroll, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle processes. • Review employee files in detail, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and coordinate corrective actions to bring records up to standard. • Support optimization of the Paychex platform by monitoring system performance, resolving process issues, and recommending practical improvements. • Partner with internal stakeholders to align HR procedures with payroll and benefits requirements and maintain smooth day-to-day operations. • Assist with onboarding activities to help ensure new hires are entered accurately into HR systems and documentation is completed on time. • Help manage HRIS data integrity by validating employee information and maintaining organized, compliant records. • Provide guidance on employee relations matters in coordination with HR leadership and established company policies. • Track project milestones, document progress, and communicate updates to ensure deadlines and deliverables stay on course.
2026-05-27T15:33:49Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
68000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement! Responsibilities:• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.• Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance.• Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness.• Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments.• Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care.• Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities.• Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements.• Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed.• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
2026-06-15T14:44:18Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
30.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage the full bookkeeping cycle with accuracy, strong judgment, and a hands-on approach. The right candidate will bring deep experience across payables, receivables, payroll, and reconciliations while helping maintain reliable financial records and reporting. Responsibilities: • Oversee complete bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in an organized manner. • Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and manage check runs to keep accounts payable current and compliant. • Monitor incoming payments, issue customer invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy accounts receivable activity. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet items to confirm the accuracy of financial records. • Administer full-cycle payroll, including timely processing, deduction tracking, and payroll record maintenance. • Manage electronic billing procedures and coordinate invoice distribution to customers through appropriate systems. • Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks and generate routine financial information for internal review. • Assist with month-end close tasks by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and preparing supporting documentation.
2026-06-18T21:44:05Z

Bookkeeper

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
20.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for long-term employment, where you will play an integral role in managing financial records and ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with QuickBooks and a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable efficiently and in a timely manner.• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial data aligns with account balances.• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and track financial data effectively.• Prepare financial reports and summaries as needed to support decision-making.• Monitor and resolve any discrepancies in financial records or transactions.• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.• Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.• Keep up-to-date with bookkeeping best practices and compliance requirements.
2026-06-15T13:28:43Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a health-focused pharmaceutical and biotech organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong payables experience, accuracy in invoice processing, and confidence working with coded transactions and disbursements. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment operations while supporting a well-organized and compliant accounting function. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting details, and assign the appropriate general ledger coding before processing. • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including data entry, verification, approvals follow-up, and payment scheduling. • Prepare and process ACH transactions and check runs to ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time. • Reconcile payable records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve invoice or payment issues with internal teams and suppliers. • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment activity, and audit support in accordance with company procedures. • Monitor aging items and help prioritize outstanding obligations to support steady cash disbursement operations. • Assist with updates to payable workflows or accounting tools when process changes affect invoice handling or payment execution.
2026-06-19T13:04:17Z