Accounting Assistant

Talentify; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support payroll, accounts payable and month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment in Chicago.

The role emphasizes accuracy, detail orientation, and collaboration with partners across the finance, operations and HR teams to ensure timely, compliant financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in accounts payable, accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and electronic billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and print checks for vendors and/or employees as approved by Corporate.
• Assist in facility month and year end reporting, budgets and financial reports.
• Ensure posting of all current month invoices to accounts payable to month end closing for accounts payable.
• Oversee petty cash fund if applicable.
• Collect and process payroll information; reconcile payroll with source documents if applicable.
• Check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by others.
• Work with insurance companies to verify status of outstanding claims and reprocess on an as needed basis.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll

Financial reporting

Record keeping

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

Associates' degree in accounting

Tools

Electronic billing

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for applying the principles of accounting to prepare financial documents and reports and ensure appropriate control procedures are being utilized.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform accounting activities such as routine calculations, payroll calculations and record keeping.
• Process invoices and print checks for vendors and/or employees as approved by Corporate.
• Assist in the preparation of facility month and year end reporting, statistical reports, budgets and financial reports.
• Ensure posting of all current month invoices to accounts payable to month end closing for accounts payable.
• Oversee petty cash fund if applicable.
• Collect and process information to prepare bi-weekly payroll and may reconcile payroll with source documents if applicable.
• Check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by others.
• Work with insurance companies to verify status of outstanding claims, authorizations, dispute denials and have claims reprocessed on an as needed basis.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates' degree in accounting preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in accounts payable, accounting or finance with knowledge of general office procedures and electronic billing preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not Applicable.

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