Nextep’s accounting clerks crunch important numbers, thrive under pressure, and collaborate closely with our other teams. They monitor payroll processing and verify every detail, making it smooth for our team and clients. If you have experience in accounting or payroll, are meticulous with numbers and data, and nerd out over getting every detail right, this could be the position for you!
About the role:
- The right person for this role should love lists and checking them twice, because they’ll be responsible for reviewing and clearing daily ACH history against bank statements.
- A typical day could include everything from monitoring outstanding checks to filing unclaimed property returns.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the general ledger system
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist with audits and compliance reviews by providing requested documentation and support
- Most importantly, this position requires a detail-oriented person who loves numbers.
Requirements
About you:
- You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- You have at least two years of related accounting experience or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
About benefits:
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching
- Employer paid telehealth services, including mental health resources
About us:
Nextep has four values that you’ll find in our employees and our clients: people, transparency, entrepreneurial spirit, and celebrating success. Our people are the core of our business, so we believe in lifting them up, celebrating their accomplishments, and hiring great coworkers for them.
As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we work hand-in-hand with small and mid-sized companies to provide HR services including payroll, benefits, human resources, risk & compliance, and more. Last but not least, Nextep is a certified Great Place To Work!
“The ability to stay home with my son for 12 weeks and not worry about pay was amazing. I was able to enjoy my paid time off with him while knowing my job would be there. After I returned, the support from everyone around the office made the transition much smoother.”
-Kasie, Payroll Tax
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least two years of related accounting experience or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience with payroll processing and ACH reconciliation
- Experience maintaining general ledger and performing month-end and year-end close tasks
- Ability to prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations
- Ability to assist audits and provide documentation for compliance reviews
- Detail-oriented with strong numeric accuracy
What We Do
Nextep is an industry-leading, IRS-certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides comprehensive human resources solutions to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Their services include payroll, benefits administration, risk management, and compliance support. Nextep also develops proprietary technology, such as the Elevate by Nextep mobile app, to streamline HR processes, empower employees, and provide business leaders with valuable data insights to help them manage their workforce effectively.
