Entry-Level AP & Benefits Specialist

Employee Liability Management Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Liability Management Inc is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the ELM team with benefits payables and routine AP tasks for a large, multi-state PEO. This on-site role requires reliability, basic tech skills, and a willingness to learn before suggesting changes, with set business hours in Mobile, AL.

The ideal candidate will handle weekly vendor bills, daily benefits invoices, and 401(k) payments while maintaining organized records in Excel and internal systems, ensuring

Qualifications

• 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 general office/accounting support.
• Basic understanding of debit/credit concepts and interest in learning accounting/payroll processes.
• Comfortable with Outlook and Excel for email and data work.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. with valid ID and reliable transportation to Mobile, AL.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable for ELM once per week: review and code vendor bills and submit for approval.
• Process and pay employee benefits carrier invoices daily (medical, dental, vision, ancillary).
• Prepare and submit weekly 401(k) payments.
• Process third-party cutback checks weekly.
• Maintain detailed payment data in large Excel spreadsheets and internal systems with accuracy.
• Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and backup; flag discrepancies and resolve variances.

Skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Curiosity to learn

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework (Accounting/Finance/Business)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Employee Liability Management Inc is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the ELM team with benefits payables and routine AP tasks for a large, multi-state PEO. This on-site role requires reliability, basic tech skills, and a willingness to learn before suggesting changes, with set business hours in Mobile, AL.

The ideal candidate will handle weekly vendor bills, daily benefits invoices, and 401(k) payments while maintaining organized records in Excel and internal systems, ensuring