Accounting / Payroll Assistant - Baton Rouge, LA

Accounting / Payroll Assistant Baton Rouge, LAPSC Group is now hiring a self-motivated Accounting / Payroll Assistant to join our corporate office in Baton Rouge, LA! The Accounting / Payroll Assistant will work with the Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams providing excellent customer service while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced growing company.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM). Hybrid work schedule (flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week)Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesMonitors shared e-mail accounts for Payroll, AR, & AP and distributes information to the appropriate personnel.Performs general administrative duties, such as data entry, document management, and correspondence.Provides administrative assistance to the Payroll, AR, & AP departments.PayrollProvides information and answers employee questions about payroll related matters.Enters direct deposit and employee tax withholding information.Handles wage garnishments by responding to interrogatories, loading information to the Dayforce site, and fielding calls from employees and agencies.Responds to third party requests for payroll data.Coordinates with the HR department to ensure correct employee data.Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.Accounts ReceivableCommunicate with new customers to have PSC forms completed and obtain necessary documentation.Completes vendor forms for customers, provide requested documentation, and verbally verify banking information.Conduct credit checks on potential new customers.Monitor credit for current customers and report negative changes to leadership.Accounts PayableReceive/pull invoices from vendors via email and websites and distribute to processing system.Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address payment inquiries.Process vendor invoices and check requests for payment by coding expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices, entering, and routing for approval as needed.Reconcile vendor statementsVerbally confirms all electronic payment information for vendors.Performs other related administrative and accounting tasks as needed

Job Qualifications

Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)Excellent customer service, time management & organizational skillsStrong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.Professional demeanor and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.Stable work history with good references from past employersPass a drug screen, physical, and background check