Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

PCG; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Great benefits

Job summary

Pcgrecruit in New Orleans is seeking an AP & Payroll Specialist to manage daily accounts payable operations and biweekly payroll cycles. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement across accounting and payroll workflows.

Key duties include vendor setup, invoice processing, payroll audits, timekeeping review, and collaboration with HR to maintain records. The role offers great benefits and a competitive bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounts payable and payroll experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; familiarity with major accounting software (e.g., Great Plains) and payroll systems (e.g., UKG Ready/Kronos) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounts payable operations and process biweekly payment runs.
• Prepare and audit payroll data for each cycle, ensuring compliance with union contracts and industry pay rules.
• Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate vendor and employee records and streamline processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Great Plains

UKG Ready/Kronos

Job description

An excellent client of ours in New Orleans is looking for an AP & Payroll Specialist to join their growing company.

Position Overview

This role will oversee daily accounts payable operations and prepare biweekly payroll cycles for approval. It will support financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement across accounting and payroll workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor setup and file maintenance, process invoices, manage purchase orders, and execute biweekly payment runs. Prepare annual 1099 forms and record daily bank deposit transactions using accounts payable and expense software.
• Payroll Preparation & Compliance: Prepare each payroll cycle for management review. Audit timekeeping data (including overtime, PTO, etc.) and apply relevant union contracts and industry-specific pay rules. Maintain confidential payroll records, perform reconciliations, resolve review variances, and assist with payroll accruals, tax filings, and Workers' Compensation reporting.
• Collaboration & Efficiency: Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate vendor and employee records. Serve as a point of contact for internal pay inquiries and vendor communications, and identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Experience & Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred. Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounts payable and payroll experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Familiarity with major accounting software (e.g., Great Plains) and payroll systems (e.g., UKG Ready/Kronos) preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
• Specialized Skills: Strong attention to detail and strict handling of confidential data.

Compensation

$65-70k + Bonus (and great benefits)