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Payroll/Accounting Clerk


Company : Robert Half


Location : Chester, PA


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description State of the art contractor located in the Delaware County is looking to hire a full-time Payroll/Accounting Clerk who is eager, reliable and open to a variety of responsibilities. In this role, you will prepare and process accounts payable transactions, process weekly payroll cycles, calculate payroll deductions, perform account reconciliations, generate year-end accruals, generate tax filing documents, assist with the annual audit process, maintain accurate financial records, and provide administrative and accounting support to the accounting team. The ideal Payroll/Accounting Clerk should have the ability to utilize excel and accounting/payroll systems to track, analyze, and report data with accuracy and proper timing. Responsibilities u00b7 Enter and process accounts payable/receivable u00b7 Process payroll u00b7 Maintain internal file/record keeping system u00b7 Spreadsheet Maintenance u00b7 Prepare union payments u00b7 Process tax documents u00b7 Perform financial research as needed u00b7 Account Reconciliation u00b7 Assist with the month end close process u00b7 Prepare monthly journal entries Requirements The ideal Payroll/Accounting Clerk will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration. Other requirements for the Payroll/Accounting Clerk role include and are not limited to: u00b7 2+ yearsu2019 experience in payroll processing, A/P, and A/R u00b7 Solid Microsoft Excel skills u00b7 Any accounting and/or payroll software experience u00b7 Strong attention to detail and organizational skills u00b7 Willingness to learn quickly For more information on this Payroll/Accounting Clerk role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2902 and reference JO#03710-0013405244. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.