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Accounting & Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager to oversee the financial and payroll operations within our hospitality organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across payroll and accounting functions while leading a team and collaborating with multiple departments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage comprehensive payroll operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment schedules, and reconciliations.
• Review and authorize payroll entries, journal entries, and financial reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Maintain and organize payroll records, reports, and audits to meet compliance and financial standards.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering growth and high performance.
• Collaborate with HR to integrate employee data, benefits, and timekeeping systems.
• Drive process improvements and implement automation to optimize accounting and payroll workflows.
• Partner with auditors during internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with established controls.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for management review.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees while upholding strong financial controls.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and accounting management.
• Proficiency in full-cycle payroll operations and multi-state payroll processing.
• Expertise in handling payroll for organizations with 101-500 employees.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in accounts payable processes and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to train and develop employees effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to supervise and guide a team in alignment with organizational policies and goals.

For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-###-####.