University of New Orleans
Payroll Accounting Coordinator
New Orleans, La · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role
- The Payroll Accounting Coordinator is an early-career professional position supporting University Payroll and Financial Operations.
- This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates seeking to launch a career in payroll accounting, financial operations, or higher education administration.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training, mentoring, and professional development will be provided, with opportunities for advancement based on performance and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
- Payroll Accounting & Financial Support
- Support preparation and reconciliation of payroll-related journal entries.
- Payroll Operations Support
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn payroll laws, regulations, and university policies.
- Internship, student employment, practicum, or professional experience in accounting, finance, payroll, auditing, bookkeeping, or other financial operations.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, or financial reporting.
- Familiarity with enterprise financial or HR/payroll systems (e.g., Workday, Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
- Required Attachments
- Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
Nice to have
- Applies professional judgement to identify and resolve payroll accounting discrepancies.
- Research payroll expenditures posted to clearing and suspense accounts and coordinate corrective actions.
- Assist with fiscal year-end payroll accruals and related accounting adjustments.
- Respond to departmental inquiries regarding payroll expenditure and financial postings.
- Assist in analyzing payroll financial data and identifying trends or discrepancies.
- Reconcile payroll expenditures to the University's general ledger.
- Review payroll distribution reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Research payroll variances and prepare recommended corrections.
Compensation
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll financial reconciliations.
Benefits
- Maintain documentation supporting payroll and leave certifications.
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