Accountant

QPS Employment Group; Johnsburg (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Johnsburg, IL is seeking an Accountant to join our client’s team. The role handles accounts payable and accounts receivable, assists with reconciliations and month-end close, and serves as the primary backup for payroll administration.

This full-time, onsite position offers a strong benefits package and competitive compensation, with a wage range of $56,000 to $72,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GAAP, debits, credits, and reconciliations.
• Construction accounting or trade industry experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with construction job costing a plus.
• Experience with ADP payroll software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and match purchase orders
• Ensure accurate job cost coding and expense allocation
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment schedules
• Prepare and submit progress billings
• Monitor customer accounts and collections activity
• Post and reconcile customer payments
• Assist with resolving billing discrepancies
• Serve as the backup payroll administrator using ADP
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts
• Investigate and resolve accounting variances
• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative projects as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to learn software quickly

Team collaboration

Tools

ADP payroll software

Job description

Position Title: Accountant Wage: $56,000 - $72,000/year Shift: 1st Hours: Flexible during the work hours of 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday.

We are seeking an Accountant to join our client's team in Johnsburg, IL.

This position will handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, assist with reconciliations and month end close processes, while serving as the primary backup for payroll administration.

This is a full-time, direct hire, fully onsite position working closely with others on the accounting team.

Our client offers a strong benefits package and competitive compensation.

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and match purchase orders
• Ensure accurate job cost coding and expense allocation
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment schedules
• Prepare and submit progress billings
• Monitor customer accounts and collections activity
• Post and reconcile customer payments
• Assist with resolving billing discrepancies
• Serve as the backup payroll administrator using ADP
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts
• Investigate and resolve accounting variances
• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative projects as needed

Requirements for Accountant:

• Understanding of general accounting principles, including GAAP, debits, credits, and reconciliations
• Construction accounting or trade industry experience required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn specialized software systems
• Experience with construction job costing a plus
• Experience with ADP payroll software a plus

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