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DELMAR SYSTEMS INC

Lead Staff Accountant (Payroll and Accounts Payable)

DELMAR SYSTEMS INC, Broussard, Louisiana, United States, 70518

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Our Company is seeking a detail-driven

Lead Staff Accountant

to own day-to-day

Payroll

and

Accounts Payable

while supporting period-end close and special projects for our

Senior Accountant

and

Controller . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, tightening processes, and being the go-to partner across Finance and Operations.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities Payroll (Primary)

Prepare, review, and process multi-state payroll (hourly/exempt), ensuring accuracy of hours, earnings, deductions, and benefits. Reconcile payroll registers to the GL; post journals and maintain payroll-related balance sheet accounts. Manage payroll changes (new hires, terminations, comp changes), garnishments, and year-end W-2/W-3 support. Liaise with HR/People Ops and third-party providers; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Accounts Payable (Primary)

Oversee the full AP cycle: vendor setup/W-9s, 3-way match, coding, approvals, and weekly payment runs. Maintain vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and optimize payment terms and early-pay discounts. Reconcile AP aging; ensure accurate accruals and cut-off for month-end.

Accounting Support

Assist the

Senior Accountant/Controller

with month-end close (journals, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, reconciliations). Support audits (financial, sales/use tax, payroll) and help refine accounting policies and internal controls. Partner cross-functionally on cost controls, budget vs. actuals, and process automation/cleanup.

35+ years

of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful ownership of

payroll

and

AP . Solid understanding of GAAP, month-end close, and account reconciliations. Proficiency with

accounting software

(e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage) and

payroll platforms

(e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paychex, Gusto). Advanced Excel/Sheets (lookups, pivots); comfort with AP automation tools (e.g., Acumatica) a plus. Meticulous attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and strong communication. Nice to have:

multi-entity or multi-state experience; exposure to inventory/cost accounting; process documentation, SOP building. Any food and beverage experience. Why Our Company? Competitive compensation Benefits:

[Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.] Growth: Hands-on mentorship from Senior Accountant and Controller, plus opportunities to drive process improvements.

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