<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and complex employee population in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a payroll specialist who combines strong technical knowledge with a service-focused approach and sound judgment in resolving sensitive pay issues. The role serves as a senior-level resource for payroll administration, compliance, and process improvement while helping maintain reliable payroll practices across bi-weekly and monthly cycles.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end processing for bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities for a workforce exceeding 500 employees, including validations, adjustments, and exception handling.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and system data within ADP Workforce Now to support efficient and accurate payroll operations.</p><p>• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to keep payroll practices compliant with current requirements.</p><p>• Investigate complex payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.</p><p>• Serve as a senior point of contact for employee payroll questions, delivering clear guidance and high-quality customer support.</p><p>• Review payroll procedures and recommend process enhancements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and internal controls.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day direction and subject matter support to less experienced payroll team members when needed.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for an import/export organization in Louisiana. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help keep payment processes on track while partnering with internal teams to maintain timely and reliable accounts payable support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm supporting details, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting system.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.<br>• Prepare and coordinate check runs, verifying payment information and resolving discrepancies before release.<br>• Maintain organized payment records and documentation to support reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research invoice questions, payment status updates, and account issues.<br>• Monitor invoice workflow from receipt through approval and payment, following up as needed to prevent delays.<br>• Assist with identifying and correcting billing inconsistencies, duplicate submissions, or missing approvals within the payable process.