Accounting Specialist

Connect Search, LLC; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our collaborative accounting team in Itasca, IL. You will handle accounts payable, billing, reconciliations, and month-end close support, while crossing training across accounting functions.

The ideal candidate has solid Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and timeliness. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Accounting coursework or equivalent professional experience; a bachelor's degree is not required.
• Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn and cross-train.
• Ability to work occasional overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable inbox and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Process vendor, customer, freight, and departmental invoices.
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding, job assignments, and sales tax treatment.
• Process payments by check, credit card, and ACH.
• Maintain AP records, reconciliations, and control reports.
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Cross-train and assist with accounts receivable, cash application, and past-due accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and other financial records.
• Support internal and external audits and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Recommend process improvements and help maintain accounting procedures.
• Prepare reports, special analyses, and other projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Accounts receivable experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cross-training

Overtime readiness

Problem-solving

Education

Accounting coursework or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree not required

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team. This position will handle accounts payable, billing, reconciliations, month-end close support, and other general accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and willing to cross-train across accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable inbox and respond to vendor inquiries
• Process vendor, customer, freight, and departmental invoices
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding, job assignments, and sales tax treatment
• Process payments by check, credit card, and ACH
• Maintain AP records, reconciliations, and control reports
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance
• Cross-train and assist with accounts receivable, cash application, and past-due accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and other financial records
• Support internal and external audits and GAAP-compliant reporting
• Recommend process improvements and help maintain accounting procedures
• Prepare reports, special analyses, and other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Accounting coursework or equivalent professional experience; a bachelor's degree is not required
• Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn and cross-train
• Ability to work occasional overtime when necessary