Accounting/Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We're StaffQuick - and we're growing! StaffQuick is a full-service staffing agency with 22 branches located throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee. We support our clients by recruiting top talent for local job openings.We're currently hiring a Payroll/Accounting Clerk to join our growing team in Edwardsville, IL.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pay Period: Weekly

Salary: $45,000/year

Paid Time off: 7 Company Paid Holidays off

20 hours of PTO after 90 days of employment

20 hours of PTO after 6 months of employment

2 Weeks Paid Vacation after 1Year of employment

Training provided!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Crosstrain in payroll functions to provide operational support and coverage.
• Assist Payroll with direct deposit entry and related administrative functions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Crosstrain in Accounts Receivable and Payable functions to provide operational support and coverage
• Reconcile accounts, statements, and financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Answer and route incoming calls to the appropriate staff member.
• Communicate professionally with employees, customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding payroll and accounting questions.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting, payroll, and administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 2–3 years of accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks, and Adobe Pro.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills with a minimum typing speed of 35 WPM.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, payroll, budgeting, and mathematical concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be dependable, trainable, and able to work with or without direction.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. availability required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

StaffQuick Internal Employee Benefits:

Full-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to enroll in StaffQuick’s PPO Insurance Plan, with options for enrolling family members. Enrollment options include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• My Illinois Savings
• 7 Company Paid Holidays off
• 20 hours of PTO after 90 days of employment
• 20 hours of PTO after 6 months of employment
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation after 1Year of employment

StaffQuick is an equal opportunity employer