Accounting & Payroll Associate

Louisiana Lottery Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Lottery Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional in Baton Rouge to manage Accounts Payable, Payroll, and general accounting duties. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with policies, and collaboration with HR for payroll processing.

Responsibilities include handling AP and payroll cycles, reconciling postings, and ensuring proper documentation and coding. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred, with at least three years of payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 3 years of Payroll experience.
• 3 years of Accounts Payable experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies while performing Accounts Payable, Payroll and general accounting duties.
• Operate accounting software to record, store, and analyze information, including checking figures, postings, and documents for accuracy and proper coding.
• Receive, record, and deposit cash, checks, and vouchers; prepare and analyze reports on cash receipts, expenditures, and profits and losses.

Skills

Computer Literate

Payroll and Accounting Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to maintain financial records including Accounts Payable and Payroll. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Verify the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations while performing Accounts Payable, Payroll and general accounting duties.
• Operate accounting software to record, store, and analyze information, including checking figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization and coding. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records,
• Receive, record, and deposit cash, checks, and vouchers. Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Code documents according to company procedures. Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Process checks, ACH deposits, and purchasing card activities; ensure proper authorization and signatures are obtained. Mail checks, process payments and coordinate the filing system of related paperwork.
• Process the Lottery payroll according to the established schedule including time review, work charts, wage computation, and other information to properly process payroll. Work in conjunction with HR staff to enter and verify employee information; verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information to designated records. Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees. Issue and record adjustments to pay as necessary. Work to effectively maintain relationships with lottery departments and employees to provide information, answer questions and resolve concerns.
• Process travel expense, verifying that all requests for reimbursement meet the guidelines set forth under the Travel and Business Expense Reimbursement policy. Obtain necessary signatures and documents prior to reimbursement and work with other Lottery staff to verify and coordinate expenses and travel authorizations.
• Assist accounting staff as needed in the day to day activities of the department.
• Performs other duties within the scope of job assignment as required or requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

Skills

Computer Literate

Intermediate

Payroll and Accounting Software

• Intermediate
• Intermediate

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Motivations

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

• 3 years: Payroll
• 3 years: Accounts Payable

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