Payroll and AP Clerk

Payroll / Accounts Payable Clerk

Why Join Clemens Food Group?

Clemens Food Group is a family-owned company with a strong reputation for doing business the right way, with integrity, respect, and care for our team members, customers, and communities. We offer stability, growth opportunities, and a values-driven culture where compliance, accuracy, and professionalism matter. Here, your work directly supports the success of the business and the well-being of every team member.

The Impact You Will Make

In this role, you will be the heartbeat of our payroll operations. You will ensure every Clemens team member is paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and supporting benefits and retirement plan administration. Your accuracy and attention to detail will directly impact employee trust, financial compliance, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

Payroll

• Process weekly payroll for all employees with precision and timeliness.

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Administer 401(k) changes, loan setups, repayments, and weekly file uploads.
• Process garnishments, respond to government agencies, and fulfill subpoenas.
• Manage benefit arrears repayments and HSA administration.
• Submit weekly payroll GL files to Accounting for reconciliation.

Accounts Payable

• Assist with invoice coding, vendor setup and updates, and statement reconciliations.

• Respond to vendor payment inquiries and maintain AP documentation.

What We Are Looking For

Must Have

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience and knowledge of payroll regulations.
• Familiarity with payroll or timekeeping systems (UKG, ADP, Paycom, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Nice to Have

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• AP processing experience and ERP system familiarity (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Experience with benefits and retirement plan administration.

Skills and Mindset

• Accuracy First: You double-check your work and take pride in precision.
• Problem Solver: You can spot discrepancies and resolve them quickly.
• Organized and Efficient: You manage deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Team-Oriented: You collaborate well across departments.
• Confidential and Professional: You handle sensitive information with integrity.

Application Note:
Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.