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
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.