Accounting Clerk – Accounting & Benefits SupportLearn the full money flow of a 700+ client PEO, from bank files to benefit bills.Company: Employee Liability Management
Location: Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL
Job Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
About the Role
Employee Liability Management is a high-volume PEO payroll company with over 700 clients, and our accounting department never runs out of meaningful work. We're looking for a sharp, curious Accounting Clerk to be the go-to backup for both our accounting team and our benefit bill reconcilers.You'll be cross-trained on how money moves through a PEO, from ACH files and deposits to benefit carrier payments and 401(k) submissions. If you like variety, learn quickly, and want to be the person the team counts on, this role is for you.A degree is preferred but not required. Accounting or related experience will be considered, and we will train you.
What You'll Learn and Do
Accounting & Banking- Build and process NACHA (ACH) files.
- Process remote deposits.
- Upload and review positive pay files to protect company payments.
- Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations.
Benefits- Process benefit bill payments to carriers accurately and on time.
- Reconcile benefit bills against billing and payroll deduction records.
- Review 401(k) submissions for accuracy before they go to plan providers.
Team Support- Cover accounting and benefit bill reconciliation duties during absences and peak volume so deadlines are always met.
- Work with other departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Handle additional accounting tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
- Accounting experience, or transferable experience such as banking, insurance, or payroll.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to switch between tasks and stay focused with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in an office environment Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a PEO or payroll company.
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations, NACHA files, or positive pay.
- Exposure to benefits billing or 401(k) administration.
Benefits
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama Medical Insurance with Company Match
- Blue Cross Dental & Vision
- Company Matched 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Aflac & Colonial
- Christmas Club
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
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