Accounting Assistant

Access Search, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Search, Inc. is seeking an Accounting & HR Assistant to support the Controller with a mix of accounting tasks and light HR duties in a small, collaborative office near Buffalo Grove.

The role starts on-site during training, with the option to work from home one day per week as you become familiar with the processes and digital workflows. You will handle AP/AR, vendor records, month-end tasks, onboarding, PTO tracking and payroll data entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associates Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment.
• Ability to learn new accounting, payroll and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice coding, approvals and payments.
• Support accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment application and collections.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with 1099 preparation.
• Assist the Controller with month-end close, reporting and other accounting projects.
• Provide limited administrative HR support, including onboarding paperwork, PTO tracking and payroll data entry.
• Help transition manual processes to more streamlined digital workflows.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree (plus)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A growing company in the northwest suburbs is looking for an Accounting & HR Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time position supporting the Controller with a mix of accounting and light HR support. The role will start fully on-site during training, then offer the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice coding, approvals and payments
• Support accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment application and collections
• Maintain vendor records and assist with 1099 preparation
• Assist the Controller with month-end close, reporting and other accounting projects
• Provide limited administrative HR support, including onboarding paperwork, PTO tracking and payroll data entry
• Help transition manual processes to more streamlined digital workflows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Associates Degree is a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment
• Ability to learn new accounting, payroll and HR systems