Payroll & Accounting Clerk Jobs

Are you looking for a great career opportunity that offers growth and an opportunity to support your local community? All while working in a team-oriented, family-like atmosphere? At Merchants & Marine Bank, we're committed to attracting and retaining talented employees who are committed to our core values of Community, Relationships, and Personal Service.

We are looking for a Payroll/Accounting Clerk that has at least three years of experience in payroll and/or accounting. Is a superstar at being detail-orientated with the ability to analyze detailed issues, problem solve, and recommend solutions for innovative approaches to improving the work product, then this position might be just for you!

Why Work for Us

By joining our team, you can expect opportunities to enhance your personal skills as well as professional growth.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The well-being of our team members is important to building our strongest future. Our Benefits and Total Rewards program provides team members with a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement - 401k
• Telemedicine
• Term Life, AD&D and Disability Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support on annual processes as directed such as ACA reporting, 401k audits.
• Record payroll details for the general ledger and maintain and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
• Properly maintain payroll, and other accounting files, applying appropriate confidentiality and security protocols.
• Other administrative duties may include daily and weekly reports, payment processing, maintaining spreadsheets, and special projects as assigned.
• Review time sheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies; verify pay amounts, hours of work, deductions, etc.
• Accurate and timely processing of biweekly payrolls and ad-hoc off-cycle payrolls using Paycom software. Ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
• Promotes the organizations culture, mission, and values; ensures quality in all areas and encourages teamwork by training and providing support throughout the organization.
• Respond to and resolve team member questions regarding payroll pay and deductions.
• Confirm/verify incentive bonuses.
• Must possess close attention to detail; identifies and resolves problems or suggestions in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops lawful alternative solutions.
• Process bi-weekly 401k report to the 401k carrier. Ensures correct deductions for 401k are being taken out and the correct amount of employees contribution are going into the fund.

For more information, contact [email protected].

• Bachelors degree in Business Management, Finance/Accounting or related course of study preferred. Knowledge of basic accounting principles is highly desirable.
• Requires a considerable degree of tact, initiative, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Three years experience in payroll and/or accounting required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Payroll system.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using the English language; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, and governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, applicants, and the general public.
• Capable of independent work as well as being a team player.
• Ability to analyze detailed issues, problem solve and recommend solutions for innovative approaches to improving work product.
• Ability to process a large volume of transactions rapidly and accurately while maintaining confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.
• Excellent communication skills, Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Proficient knowledge of payroll practices, including the complex nuances of various pay type applications of time off policies and basic knowledge of federal payroll laws.