Accounting Specialist

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with a match

15 days PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking an Accounting Specialist. You will support AP and AR, process payments, and assist with payroll while ensuring accuracy and timely billing.

Requirements include 2–3 years of accounting experience, Excel proficiency, and familiarity with accounting software/ERP. Strong communication, deadline-driven work, and attention to detail are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• College degree is a plus
• Excel proficient
• Accounting software and ERP experience
• Must be deadline and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review and process AP and stay on top of AR recording payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and analyzing customer credit.
• Post payment remittance (electronic and manual) to client accounts
• Process invoices from vendors to determine that all outstanding balances are approved and paid on time.
• Manage invoice reporting, identify anomalies or changes, and work with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies.
• Process credit card payments and refunds utilizing internal software
• Process accounts receivable transactions, including payment processing.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries regarding billing and payments.
• Investigate misapplied payments to correct and ensure proper allocation
• Responsible for processing refund requests and making general ledger adjustments
• Help with month end close and audits.
• Support daily office operations, answer phones, order supplies, handle mail, and work with vendors.

Skills

AP & AR experience

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Deadline oriented

Education

College degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

$60,000-$70,000/Annually

As anAccounting Specialist, you will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a family-feel culture. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally and learn from talented people in your field.

We are looking for anAccounting Specialistto be a part of our team. This role is great for someone who has AP, AR, and payroll experience and attention for detail, outstanding communication skills and has a "go-getter" mindset.

Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:

• Review and process AP and stay on top of AR recording payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and analyzing customer credit.
• Post payment remittance (electronic and manual) to client accounts
• Process invoices from vendors to determine that all outstanding balances are approved and paid on time.
• Manage invoice reporting, identify anomalies or changes, and work with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies.
• Process credit card payments and refunds utilizing internal software
• Process accounts receivable transactions, including payment processing.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries regarding billing and payments.
• Investigate misapplied payments to correct and ensure proper allocation
• Responsible for processing refund requests and making general ledger adjustments
• Help with month end close and audits.
• Support daily office operations, answer phones, order supplies, handle mail, and work with vendors.

Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:

• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• College degree is a plus
• Excel proficient
• Accounting software and ERP experience
• Must be deadline and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K with a match
• 15 days PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays