Accounting Clerk

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift d 

Benefits package including medical, d 

Medical reimbursement

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short‑

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Joliet, IL seeks an AP/AR Clerk to provide high-quality payable and receivable services for internal and external customers. The role supports facilities, vendors and customers on invoices, cash posting, and query resolution using multiple systems, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) and a competitive hourly base pay with shift differential, along with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, additional education a plus.
• 2-5 years accounting experience desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Billing and invoicing clients – weekly and monthly.
• Coding invoices in Ivalua.
• Coding expenses for the PNC Card.
• Assisting corporate accountants.
• Pulling data and updating Excel spreadsheets daily.
• Entering data into TOPEX.
• Assisting maintenance manager with Asset Essentials.
• Update company assets in Asset Essentials daily as needed, including status and costs.

Skills

Communication

Excel

P&L understanding

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Pay:

• Base pay from $21.50 per hour based on skills and experience
• 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.50

Position Description

The AP/AR Clerk is responsible for providing internal and external customers with high quality, professional payable and receivable services. The AP/AR Clerk will assist our facilities, vendors and customers on all issues, key invoices, apply cash received using a variety of systems and offering solutions or teaching opportunities in a positive manner.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Billing and invoicing clients – weekly and monthly
• Coding invoices in Ivalua
• Coding expenses for the PNC Card
• Assisting corporate accountants
• Pulling data and updating excel spreadsheets daily
• Entering data into TOPEX
• Assisting maintenance manager with Asset Essentials
• Update company assets in Asset Essentials daily as needed…in service, out of service, adding assets, removing assets, tracking costs, etc.

Key Skills

• Effective communication with management team and clients
• Computer skills including Excel knowledge
• P&L understanding
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to learn and understand new development processes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, additional education a plus
• 2-5 years accounting experience desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must be highly motivated and detail oriented
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affinitive Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.