Accounting Clerk II

Job Title: Accounting Clerk II
Contract Duration: 6 months, possible extension
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Summary
The Accounting Clerk II is responsible for performing a variety of accounting support functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. This role reconciles and balances accounts, verifies the accuracy of financial information, and produces financial and statistical reports from subsidiary ledgers. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of basic accounting concepts, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work accurately with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Balance and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and review accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Produce financial and statistical reports from subsidiary ledgers.
• Verify the accuracy of financial information, including vouchers, purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Process and maintain accounting records using established procedures and systems.
• Organize, maintain, and retrieve financial documents through manual and automated filing systems.
• Support departmental accounting operations by ensuring timely and accurate recordkeeping.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding financial information and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounting terminology, principles, and concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including:
• Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Outlook/Email
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately review and verify financial information.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience working with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable processes.
• Experience maintaining financial records and preparing routine financial reports.
• Familiarity with electronic recordkeeping and filing systems.

Scope of Work

• This position supports accounting operations through transactional processing, reconciliation, record maintenance, and reporting activities.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• Data Verification
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Email Communication
• Record Management
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Written and Verbal Communication