What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting & Payroll Clerk (part-time) position at Branch Technology?
Accounting & Payroll Clerk
Location:
Chattanooga, TN
Type:
Part-time, Non-exempt
Reports To:
Financial Management Analyst
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Branch Technology exists to create a beautiful built world, impacting a wide variety of industries including construction, aerospace, logistics, and more. Its patented technology utilizes the power of creative design, software, robotic automation, and lean manufacturing to provide solutions to our diverse customer base. We’re growing and are attracting top talent to be part of the team that includes seasoned leaders from 3D printing, software, architecture, robotics, manufacturing, design, product development, and technology.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Branch is seeking a humble genius to serve as Accounting & Payroll Clerk. As the company continues to scale up and grow its product offerings and geographic presence, the role of the finance staff is increasingly essential to a well-functioning operation. This teammate has a love not only for numbers but also for people and sees the daily work as an opportunity to enable others in the work that they do. Because this role interfaces with employees, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, excellent verbal and written communication is essential. Most importantly, this team member will live out our six core values of humble genius, other centered, relentless execution, designed beauty, intense collaboration, and wise stewardship.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Process typical accounting transactions with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, including A/P, A/R, bill payments, journal entries, deposits, bank reconciliations, and purchase orders.
- Assist with payroll calculations, processing, data entry, and deductions. Run payroll semi-monthly and off-cycle as needed, and do so with high confidentiality and a zero-error mindset due to the impact each paycheck has on Brancher families.
- Assist in onboarding new employees with payroll, tax, and benefits docs/systems.
- Assist in the month-end closing process, including account reconciliations.
- Prepare basic financial spreadsheet reports as needed
- Perform work consistent with established internal controls and advocate for appropriate internal controls not already in place.
- Support leadership with other relevant duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Experience running payroll, including processing payroll tax payments
- Flexibility to work the equivalent of 3 full-time days per week
- Practical familiarity with modern computer technology, cloud-based systems, and common spreadsheet applications (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Experience with QuickBooks Desktop
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, business, or related field
- Experience working in a start-up or manufacturing environment
Salary : $18 - $24
