Finance Clerk

Position Summary:

The Finance Clerk works in a high-performance environment where the primary responsibilities include performing efficient and accurate financial and administrative services and tasks to support the organization. This position reports to the Finance Supervisor.
Must be local to the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. This is an in-office position.

ESI is the leading provider of educational staffing solutions in Arizona.


WHAT MAKES ESI SPECIAL:

• We have a casual, results-focused atmosphere.
• We value family and friends - personal relationships matter where work-life balance is a cornerstone of our culture.
• Our work has purpose - we improve education and support our schools.
• We are genuinely collaborative; all voices are welcome and equally heard.

Our employees find purpose in their work and are supported by a team of compassionate professionals. We offer a competitive salary, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer hours), 401k match, and excellent insurance benefits.


OTHER BENEFITS OF JOINING ESI:

• You will connect with leaders in education throughout the region.
• You will be supported in your professional growth and development.
• Because you're working directly with senior management, you'll help co-create our future.
• This is a career position not just a job.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Flexible - you thrive on variety.
• Humble - you believe everyone is equal and deserves respect.
• Empathetic - you seek to understand first.
• Service-Oriented - you see the act of serving as a reward.
• Independent - you are proactive and enjoy the thrill of solving problems.
• You have a passion for improving education and connecting with people.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Handles high volume of incoming phone calls and emails utilizing electronic ticketing system
• Responds to and provides a high level of service regarding inquiries related to employee pay and taxes, verification of employment, unemployment, garnishment, and benefits
• Answers routine email correspondence with completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and quality
• Expedites resolution for payroll discrepancies between ESI, the employee, and/or the client
• Transmits daily receivables bank deposit via remote-deposit or physical deposit at bank location, if needed
• Processes multiple payroll instruments into payroll system to completion on a weekly basis
• Ensures payroll/garnishment checks and coordinating paperwork are ready each payroll
• Assists with research tasks, internal and external audits, and other intercompany projects and needs
• Acts as back up administrative support across organization as needed
• Works collaboratively across departments and supports the team environment to meet individual, team, and organization objectives
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (preferred experience with pivot tables and vlookups)
• One to three years heavy computer-based clerical experience in finance or payroll
• Must have reliable transportation for daily office commute
• Must pass a background check
• Dress code is casual

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Excellent customer service principles and techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn and use multiple software systems
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copy machine, and other related office equipment)
• Ability to build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
• Aptitude to learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation in an on-the-job training setting
• Composure to work under pressure to meet deadlines and ability to handle problems and tasks that come up simultaneously or unexpectedly

Reports to: Finance Supervisor
Title(s) of Direct Reports (if applicable): None
Compensation: Competitive salary, paid vacation time, Arizona State Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act Paid Sick Time (PST), 401K, and group health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance is available.
Work Conditions: In-office
Must be local to the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Position is based in-office setting at ESI's Kierland (Scottsdale, AZ) headquarters with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. ESI is a non-smoking environment.
Local or regional travel may be occasionally required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please include your Resume and a Cover Letter explaining why you should be considered for the position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process.


Please, no phone calls about this position.
Recruiters - please don't contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.


Job Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $20.00-$22.00/hr

Educational Services, LLC (ESI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be necessary for this role. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.