Accounts Payable Clerk

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Clerk will support our ELM team by processing benefits-related payables and routine AP tasks for a large, multi-state PEO. This role is for someone early in their career who wants to build a strong foundation inaccountingand payroll-related payables and is comfortable working independently once trained.

This is an on-site role with set business hours. Reliability, basic technology skills, and a willingness to learn before suggesting changes are critical.

• 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 401(k) payments.
• Process third-party cutback checks once per week.
• Log and maintain detailed payment information in large Excel spreadsheets and internal systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and appropriate backup; flag and help resolve discrepancies and variances.
• Maintain organized electronic documentation for ELM AP, benefits invoices, 401(k) payments, and third-party checks.
• Monitor email regularly and respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payables in a professional and timely manner.
• Follow established procedures and training materials; suggest process improvements only after fully learning the current process.
• 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 preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, benefits administration, banking, or a general office/accounting support role.
• Basic understanding of debit/credit concepts and interest in learning more about accounting and payroll processes.
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Outlook (sending/receiving emails, adding recipients/attachments) and Excel (copy/paste, basic formulas, sorting/filtering, working in larger spreadsheets).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in software training or test environments.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. with current, valid identification and reliable transportation to our Mobile, AL office.

• Dependable and punctual; consistently shows up on time and follows through on commitments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers and high-volume, repetitive transactions.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to manage daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines without close supervision.
• Professional, courteous communication skills, both written and verbal; responds promptly to emails and requests.
• Works well with others and is respectful and approachable with coworkers, even while working independently most of the time.
• Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions to understand the “why” behind processes before proposing changes.
• Organized and comfortable working with confidential payroll, benefits, and financial data.

• Opportunity to learn foundational AP, benefits billing, and 401(k) 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, reliability, and interest.