Payroll Clerk

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a growing organization. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to the smooth flow of accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor bills and customer transactions with accuracy, ensuring records are entered correctly and completed on schedule.
• Accurately input employee time and attendance details into the payroll system and verify entries before processing.
• Examine timesheets, pay records, and related payroll information to help maintain complete and reliable documentation.
• Provide administrative support for recurring payroll tasks, helping the team stay organized and on schedule.
• Apply established pay codes and payroll system rules to ensure earnings and deductions are recorded properly.
• Identify missing details, inconsistencies, or unusual payroll information and bring them forward for resolution.
• Support daily payroll operations in an onsite office setting and respond to routine payroll-related needs as they arise.
• Manage the full invoice cycle by reviewing submissions, confirming supporting details, and entering payable items accurately into the accounting system.
• Prepare and issue payments through approved methods while monitoring due dates and addressing any mismatches or outstanding issues quickly.
• Examine employee expense reports for adherence to company guidelines and coordinate prompt reimbursement processing.
• Communicate with vendors to answer payment questions, clarify account details, and help resolve billing concerns in a clear and courteous manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable files, ensuring records are current, complete, and easy to retrieve when needed.
• Support closing activities by reconciling payable balances, assisting with reporting, and helping ensure financial data is up to date at month-end.
• Look for opportunities to streamline accounts payable tasks and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in accounts payable or similar finance role preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $20 - $22 per hour
• Onsite work environment
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Hourly rate: 20 - 22 USD

Schedule

Onsite work environment with flexible scheduling options