The National WWII Museum · 1 day ago
Payroll Accountant
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Payroll Accountant. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing the payment process of all Museum employees and overseeing payroll records, taxes, and deductions while ensuring employee data and payroll information is accurate.
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Responsibilities
Process payroll for all Museum salaried and hourly employees, including review of time sheets and leave requests as electronically submitted by the department managers
Work with the department managers and staff to ensure that payroll is accurate and resolve any issues timely. Submit payroll via the current payroll system to meet payroll deadlines
Manage the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank
Monitor promotions, transfers, and terminations
Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
Balance the payroll and insurance accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies
Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforce adherence to requirements; advise management on needed actions
Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Develop processes for wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting to the necessary State office or jurisdiction
Liaise with auditors and manage payroll and 401K audits
Manage annual payroll budget prep using the current budgeting system to support team and meet established deadlines
Post payroll journal entries to the General Ledger on a timely basis and reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts at month end
Manage transmission of 401K contributions and census reports
Coordinate efforts among payroll, human resources, finance, and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, overtime, leave balances, head count, and retirement contribution reports)
Process fiscal year-end reports and reconcile W-2 information for accuracy
Document any discrepancies in payroll processing to maintain a clear record of reconciliation and adjustments
Work with Information Technology, People and Culture and other contacts (including third-party vendors) to ensure security protocols are in place for all pay systems
Support the Accounting Team by handling routine and ad hoc tasks during non-peak periods
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications, establish personal networks; participate in professional societies
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in business administration, accounting, human resources or related field and or equivalent work experience
High level of expertise in Paylocity payroll software
Familiarity with federal, state and local wage & hour and payroll tax requirements
Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
Initiative, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
An analytical mind and good math skills
Good Excel skills with ability to learn more advanced formulas and applications
Outstanding communication skills
Organizational and leadership skills
Ability to work independently under tight time constraints consistently meeting deadlines
Must have extremely high level of confidentiality and discretion
Benefits
Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
Long term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
Free parking
Tuition assistance and professional development
Employee assistance program
Company
The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cathy Green
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Verdin
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-07-24
2025-06-02
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