Accounts Payable Clerk
Mobile, AL
Full Time
Entry Level
Location: Mobile, AL (On-site)
Department: Accounting
Position Type: Full-time, Entry Level
About the Role
The Accounts Payable Clerk will support our Employee Liability Management team by processing benefits-related payables and routine AP tasks for a large, multi‑state PEO. This role is designed for someone early in their career who wants to build a strong foundation in accounting and payroll-related payables.
Key Responsibilities
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement (or cover letter) describing why they are interested in beginning or growing their career in accounting and what they enjoy about working with numbers and teams.
Department: Accounting
Position Type: Full-time, Entry Level
About the Role
The Accounts Payable Clerk will support our Employee Liability Management team by processing benefits-related payables and routine AP tasks for a large, multi‑state PEO. This role is designed for someone early in their career who wants to build a strong foundation in accounting and payroll-related payables.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable for ELM once per week, including reviewing and coding vendor bills and submitting them for approval.
- Process and pay employee benefits carrier invoices on a daily basis (medical, dental, vision, ancillary benefits and similar items).
- Prepare and submit weekly 401k payments.
- Process third‑party cutback checks once per week.
- Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and appropriate backup; flag and help resolve discrepancies and variances.
- Maintain organized electronic documentation for ELM AP, benefits invoices, 401k payments, and third‑party checks.
- Respond to basic internal and external inquiries regarding payables in a professional and timely manner.
- Support other routine tasks and projects within the accounting team as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, benefits administration, or a general office/accounting support role.
- Basic understanding of debit/credit concepts and interest in learning more about accounting and payroll processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with accounting or payroll systems is a plus but not required.
- Works well with others and enjoys being part of a collaborative team environment.
- Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions to understand the “why” behind processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers and high-volume transactions.
- Good time management skills, with the ability to handle daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable working with confidential data.
- Opportunity to learn foundational AP, benefits billing, and 401k funding processes within a large, multi‑entity PEO environment.
- Exposure to multi‑state payroll, benefits, and general ledger workflows.
- Potential to grow into more advanced accounting or payroll roles over time based on performance and interest.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement (or cover letter) describing why they are interested in beginning or growing their career in accounting and what they enjoy about working with numbers and teams.
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