Accounting Intern/Clerk

Company Description:

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview:

The Accounting Intern/Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and transactional support to the Accounting functions. This role will enter all deposit payments and investigate discrepancies accordingly, support weekly payroll processing, and help organize and maintain accounting records, including invoices and supporting documents.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Enter and maintain garnishments, benefit deductions, tax updates, and other payroll-related adjustments accurately.
• Entering all deposit payments timely and accurately. Investigating/reviewing any discrepancies.
• Support Payroll and HR teams with payroll-related questions, documentation, and employee file maintenance.
• Maintain confidentiality for all sensitive employee, payroll, and financial information.
• Save, organize, and maintain invoices and supporting documents for accounts payable in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with filing, recordkeeping, document retention, and other administrative/accounting duties as assigned.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Payable (invoice entry, vendor communication, payment support) and other accounting functions when needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting/payroll procedures.
• Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience (Required)

• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in Accounting, Business, or Office Administration preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in an accounting, payroll, or administrative support role preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint/file management).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of confidentiality requirements related to payroll and employee data.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment and meet deadlines.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
• Maintains a support and service mindset toward Payroll and HR teams.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to read, analyze, and address basic payroll/accounting data or situations.
• Able to write clear emails and business correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills-maintaining professionalism when communicating with staff and vendors alike.
• Willing to go the extra mile to meet payroll and accounting deadlines.
• Motivated to learn new systems and processes.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work.
• Able to work independently.

Training

• Must be able to complete an OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to remain seated at a workstation for extended periods while performing data entry and document processing.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move files, boxes, or office supplies up to 15 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to use standard office equipment (computer, scanner, copier, multi-function printer) in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to perform document reviews and data entry with sustained attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the supervisor.

Benefits:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance.
• 401K (Company Match of 3%).
• Tuition Reimbursement.