Accounting Associate III – Accounting

Kelly; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly in Moline, IL is seeking an Accounting Associate III – Accounting to support payroll and accounting functions. The role focuses on complex clerical accounting tasks, time and payroll processing, and data reporting.

Immediate collaboration with payroll teams and a drive for accuracy are key. The candidate will ensure compliance with union contracts, handle confidential information, and prepare reports using Excel and other MS Office tools while maintaining strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability.
• Experience with payroll processing and related controls.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex clerical accounting duties with accuracy.
• Process time, earnings, and deductions weekly to derive net pay per contracts.
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Communicate pay questions with employees at various levels.
• Generate standard reports from finance systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Payroll software

IT software systems

Change management

Process improvements

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Education

Business or accounting degree

Tools

SAP

IBM/Host (TSO & RMDS)

Job description

Description
Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly comes in. We’re seeking an Accounting Associate III – Accounting to work at a premier client in Moline IL 61265
.

Job Title: Accounting Associate III – Accounting

Duration: 12 Months (Temp to Hire)

Pay Rate: $18.57/hr

Schedule: Monday and Tuesday: start time is 6:30 (this is when payroll is run as a team). Wednesday-Friday: Shift start time can be flexible

Job Description:

• Performs complex clerical accounting duties involving routine and non- routine calculations and analysis, reconciliations, verifications, and postings while ensuring accuracy and validity in the accounting processes.
• Process and analyze time, earnings, and deductions/withholdings on a weekly basis to derive accurate net pay in compliance with union contracts and Human Resource/unit policies
• Independently analyze and resolve complex payroll issues
• Communicate with employees of various levels regarding pay questions, processes, and training
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with peers, unit partners, and other functional areas
• Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required.
• Create a local document management system for an office or department.
• Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Monitor and analyze data using established finance systems and protocols.
• Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Required Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills and experience with complex data analysis
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to quickly learn multiple Payroll/IT software systems
• Ability to approach change with a positive mindset
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Mature candidates who can handle confidential information

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of payroll and payroll tax
• Experience maintaining confidential information
• Proficiency with SAP
• Experience using IBM/Host applications, such as TSO (Time Sharing Option) and RMDS (Report Management and Distribution System)

Education:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a business or accounting discipline or equivalent experience

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry-even if this position doesn’t work
out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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