Accounting Clerk

There is an opening for an Accounting Clerk through Robert Half, whose duties will be matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This is a long-term contract / contract to permanent employment opportunity based in the Grayslake, Illinois area - fully onsite. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and is best suitable for candidates seeking an efficient, team-oriented environment. This is with a valued organization that is still in the process of growth.
What you get to do every single day
- Publish financial information to journals and ledgers
- Assist Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance
- Companywide accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
- Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes
- Aid Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing
- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources
- Square up discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as require- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred

- Ability to multitask and attention to detail are critical

- Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is a plus

- Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)

- Deep understanding of Epicor

- Expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required