Position Summary

Connors Group is seeking to hire an Accounting/Payroll Clerk within our Accounting department. The Accounting/Payroll Clerk will work under the guidance of the accounting team and assist with duties related to data entry, collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, payroll processing and other financial processes as necessary.

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs routine accounting activities in multiple areas to help support the accounting team.
• Updates data in SAP By Design: project data, sales orders, entering new hires and removing employees who have left the company to ensure data is accurate and up to date.
• Updates documents and records to ensure information is available for review and processing such as necessary files for sales orders and maintaining the number structure for all projects
• Reviews Statements of Work (SOWs) for proper entry in SAP
• Works closely with the Project Managers to ensure proper entry into SAP (sales orders and projects)
• Provides support related to accounts payable, accounts receivable and journal entries
• Occasionally serve as back-up support for Payroll processing
• Performs basic reconciliation during each pay cycle
• Responds to pay-related inquiries from staff
• Assists with the review of expenses for accuracy based on expense policies
• Assists with collections to ensure we receive accurate payment in a timely manner
• Data entry for accurate processing of invoices to make sure payments are correct and on time
• Maintains confidentiality of all financial and employee data
• Files documents, make paper and electronic copies
• Strong computer skills

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or similar field; or equivalent education, training, and experience
• One or more years of relevant experience supporting an accounting team
• Working knowledge with ERP systems (SAP – By Design) preferred
• Working knowledge with ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now, Next Gen) preferred
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel
• Willingness to learn new skills to enhance current knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties
• Demonstrates an ability to perform a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
• Function in accordance with established standards, policies, & applicable laws

Working conditions

• Must be able to work in a Hybrid environment. Employee may need to come into the office some days, while other days may be authorized to work remotely
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift and carry 10 – 15 pounds at times

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the on-going needs of the organization.