Junior AP & Benefits Clerk – On-Site, Growth Path

Employee Liability Management (ELM); Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Liability Management (ELM) in Mobile, AL is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our team by processing benefits-related payables and routine AP tasks for a large multi-state PEO. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and independence once trained, with on-site work and set business hours.

Key duties include weekly AP processing, daily benefits invoices, 401(k) payments, and meticulous record-keeping in Excel and internal systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, benefits administration, banking, or office/accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable for ELM weekly, reviewing and coding vendor bills and submitting for approval.
• Process and pay employee benefits carrier invoices daily (medical, dental, vision, etc.).
• Prepare and submit weekly 401(k) payments.
• Process third-party cutback checks weekly.
• Maintain detailed payment records in large Excel spreadsheets and internal systems.
• Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and backup; flag discrepancies.
• Maintain organized electronic documentation for AP, benefits invoices, 401(k) payments, and checks.
• Monitor email and respond professionally to inquiries about payables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional communication

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Employee Liability Management (ELM) in Mobile, AL is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our team by processing benefits-related payables and routine AP tasks for a large multi-state PEO. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and independence once trained, with on-site work and set business hours.

Key duties include weekly AP processing, daily benefits invoices, 401(k) payments, and meticulous record-keeping in Excel and internal systems.