Accounting Assistant

Clover Leaf is seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Assistants to support the Controller Payroll Benefits and Accounting (CNTL-PBA) Group. Reporting to the CNTL-PBA Group Leader, the selected candidates will be responsible for union time and effort data entry, verification, customer service (emails & phone), and electronic filing.

This role requires accuracy, strong analytical and time management skills, and a high level of independence. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, problem-solving ability, and a proven record of meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent attendance. Occasional work outside normal hours may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Timekeeping & Payroll Support: Enter and verify union time and effort data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Customer Service: Respond to payroll-related inquiries via email and phone, providing clear and timely support.
• Data Management & Compliance: Maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of personally identifiable information (PII).
• Collaboration & Guidance: Work effectively within a team, providing guidance and training to departmental staff as needed.
• Process Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and workflow efficiency.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Knowledge of electronic timekeeping systems, LANL craft payroll processes, and financial concepts.
• Strong numerical accuracy and ability to perform arithmetic operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email) and familiarity with financial software or ERP systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling of personally identifiable information (PII).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional information exchange.
• Strong organizational skills to manage priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Effective team player with a willingness to support colleagues and take on new tasks as needed.
• Ability to provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members when required.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Additional training, certification, or education (such as college-level business courses) may be expected.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with LANL union craft timekeeping.
• One (1) year of experience working with spreadsheets and electronic financial or payroll systems.
  
  

Clover Leaf Solutions is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at cloversolutions.us

Clover Leaf is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for a DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.