Accounting Clerk – Accounting & Benefits Support

Employee Liability Management; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Employee Liability Management is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the accounting and benefits workflow. You will learn the money flow within a busy PEO, handling NACHA files, deposits, and benefit bill processing, while reinforcing accuracy and timely reconciliation.

The role emphasizes cross-training across banking-related tasks and benefit payments, with training provided if you have accounting or related experience. Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred but not required. Accounting or related experience will be considered, and we will train you.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, lookups, pivot tables) and ability to reconcile financial data.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential for accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Job description

Accounting Clerk – Accounting & Benefits Support

Learn 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