Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite – River North)
Pay Rate: $26/HR–$28/HR
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k).

Duration: 3–6 Month Contract, with Potential for Extension

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for an Accounting Clerk for our client, an established retail display and advertising company located in Chicago, IL (River North). This contract opportunity will focus on supporting daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, maintaining accurate financial records, organizing documentation, and assisting with accounting process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company and gain exposure to an accounting system transition.

Accounting Clerk Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities, including processing approximately 50–100 AP invoices and 10–20 AR invoices per month.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain organized, up-to-date accounting records.
• Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic files, financial documents, and company records.
• Help clear existing paperwork backlogs and improve document organization and recordkeeping processes.
• Assist with data organization and process updates during the transition from Microsoft Great Plains (Dynamics GP) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the accounting team and leadership.
• Assist with office coordination, including scheduling, client gifts, holiday parties, and other company activities.
• Handle confidential company and financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and streamline processes.

Accounting Clerk Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and general accounting administration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and a dependable, proactive approach to work.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains (Dynamics GP), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or another ERP system is preferred but not required.

If you or someone you know is qualified and interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.