We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support Accounts Payable, billing, reconciliations, and month-end accounting. This role will work closely with vendors, internal departments, and corporate accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.
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Responsibilities
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Manage the AP inbox, respond to vendor inquiries, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
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Process vendor invoices, customer billings, freight invoices, and chargebacks with accurate GL coding.
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Process payments via check, ACH, and credit card.
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Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and GL review.
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Review and process employee expense reports.
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Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts monthly.
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Cross-train and assist with AR, including cash applications and past-due accounts.
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Support internal and external audits and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and maintain SOPs.
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Assist with special projects and financial analysis as needed.
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Qualifications
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Accounting coursework or equivalent accounting experience; bachelor's degree not required.
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Previous AP, billing, or general accounting experience.
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Knowledge of GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
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Team player who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Ability to work occasional overtime, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Itasca, IL
Salary
$60,000–$65,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Billingunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Cash Applicationsunmatched
Chargebacksunmatched
Credit Cardsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Expense Reportsunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Past Due Accountsunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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