Payroll & Accounting Supervisor — Lead & Develop Team

Volunteers of America North Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America North Louisiana seeks a Staff Accountant & Payroll Supervisor to manage payroll oversight and general accounting activities in a nonprofit setting. The role supervises the Payroll Specialist and Accounting Assistant and supports the Controller with month-end close.

You will oversee biweekly payroll, ensure accurate timekeeping, deductions, and tax reporting, and maintain internal controls while developing staff and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field required.
• Three or more years of progressive general accounting experience (including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close).
• Two or more years of hands-on payroll experience, including taxes and deductions.
• At least one year of supervisory experience, including training and performance feedback.
• Experience handling confidential payroll and employee information.
• Experience with Paycor and NetSuite preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee biweekly payroll processes in Paycor and ensure accuracy of timekeeping, deductions, taxes, and reports.
• Supervise Payroll Specialist; set deadlines, review work, train staff, and ensure timely payroll processing.
• Review pre- and post-payroll reports and explain unusual changes to Controller and leadership.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and payroll liabilities, and coordinate with Paycor and HR.
• Oversee quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review and payroll tax reporting.
• Maintain payroll process documentation, controls calendars, and backup procedures; protect confidentiality.
• Serve as primary accounting contact for Paycor issues and coordinate with HR, Paycor support, and agency leadership.
• Update NetSuite Planning & Budgeting tool with payroll data used for forecasting and budgeting payroll expenses.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close; assist with financial reporting and audits.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and automate reporting with Paycor, NetSuite, Excel, and related tools.
• Collaborate with HR, program leadership, A/P, A/R and other staff; perform special projects as assigned by Controller.

Skills

Payroll controls

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Staff development

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Paycor

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Volunteers of America North Louisiana seeks a Staff Accountant & Payroll Supervisor to manage payroll oversight and general accounting activities in a nonprofit setting. The role supervises the Payroll Specialist and Accounting Assistant and supports the Controller with month-end close.

You will oversee biweekly payroll, ensure accurate timekeeping, deductions, and tax reporting, and maintain internal controls while developing staff and improving processes.