Accounting Specialist

LHH US; Illinois; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a company near Elk Grove Village, IL with an accountant role that is temporary to hire and onsite. The position requires handling accounts payable, accounts receivable and month end close, and supporting the controller with special projects.

The candidate should have 3+ years of experience, an accounting degree, and be proficient with ERP systems and Excel. On-site work in Illinois with competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Work independently.
• Ability to manage deadlines and be detailed.
• ERP experience required.
• Comfortable with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable.
• Manage accounts receivable payments and aging.
• Apply payments to accounts.
• Ensure payment accuracy and approvals in a timely manner.
• Discrepancy resolution.
• Reconcile accounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Reports for month end close.
• Ad hoc projects.

Skills

ERP experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a company near Elk Grove Village, IL with a search for an accountant. This a temporary to hire role and onsite. They are looking for someone that can handle accounts payable, accounts receivable and month end close. The accountant will support the controller with special projects

Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable payments and aging
• Apply payments to accounts
• Ensure payment accuracy and approvals in a timely manner
• Discrepancy resolution
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare journal entries
• Reports for month end close
• Ad hoc projects

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Accounting or similar preferred
• 3 years + of experience in a similar role
• Work independently
• Ability to manage deadlines and be detailed
• ERP experience
• Comfortable with Excel

Pay: $32-$38/hour

Pay Details: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kellie Cory

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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