Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Operations, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, NetSuite, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, SAP, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management
Accounting Clerk
Location: Chicago, Illinois Pay: $24$26/hour (based on experience)
Overview LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify an Accounting Clerk who brings a strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach to day-to-day accounting support. This role plays a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly, ensuring transactions are accurate, organized, and processed efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least two years of accounting experience who enjoys working across multiple functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting support, while being part of a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
What You'll Own
- Manage daily transaction flow across accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy from input to posting
- Review invoices, payments, and coding catching inconsistencies before they become problems
- Track and apply payments, deposits, and adjustments across multiple accounts
- Maintain organized financial records that are audit-ready at any time
- Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting support
- Work closely with internal teams (operations, procurement, leadership) to ensure financial data aligns with real-time business activity
- Support process improvements if something can be done better, we want your input
- Handle high-volume data entry without losing attention to detail or accuracy
What Makes This Role Different
- You won't just follow a checklist you'll gain exposure to how daily transactions impact overall financial reporting
- Opportunity to support both accounting and operational teams
- Visibility across multiple functions instead of being siloed in one area
- Ability to contribute ideas to improve processes and workflows
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of experience in accounting support, accounting clerk, or AP/AR-focused roles
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and experience with accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)
- High attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies quickly
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a high-volume environment
- Prior experience supporting both AP and AR functions
Why This Role This opportunity offers the chance to build on your accounting foundation while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the finance function. You'll be in a role where your accuracy, organization, and reliability directly support the success of the team.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled