Accounting Specialist $23-$27/hr

Bonnell-Industries-Inc; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company  –

Company Provided Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Apparel Allowance

Job summary

Bonnell Industries Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations, including accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, and payroll processing.

The role emphasizes accurate records, strong internal controls, and collaboration across Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while communicating with multiple departments to ensure timely, compliant transactions

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience including accounts receivable, payroll, bookkeeping.
• Experience with payroll processing and AR transactions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and office software.
• Experience with ERP systems and maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer invoicing and AR activities.
• Process cash applications and collections.
• Manage payroll data and weekly payroll processing; payroll reconciliation.
• Maintain financial records and document management.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable.
• Support continuous improvement within financial processes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Excel

ERP Systems

Financial Records

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

High School Diploma

Tools

Sage

Epicor

ERP/Accounting Software

Job description

Description

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of Bonnell Industries with primary responsibility for accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, collections, payroll processing, financial recordkeeping, and backup accounts payable support.

This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting positive customer and employee relationships, protecting company cash flow, and ensuring financial transactions are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working with financial and employee information. This individual must be able to work independently while communicating effectively with Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Operations, employees, customers, and other departments throughout the organization.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensure assigned accounting, accounts receivable, and payroll activities are completed accurately, timely, consistently, and with strong financial controls, while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.

Full Time Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term Disability
• Company Provided Long Term Disability
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Apparel Allowance

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Invoicing and AR
• Cash Application
• Collections & Past-Due Accounts
• Updating Employee Payroll Data
• Weekly Payroll Processing
• Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting
• Accounts Payable Backup
• Financial Records & Document Management
• Continuous Improvement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, or a related financial role.
• Experience processing payroll and/or accounts receivable transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working within an accounting, payroll, or ERP system.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

PREFERRED

• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience with Sage, Epicor, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-department manufacturing environment.
• Experience with customer collections and accounts receivable aging management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet recurring weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Sound judgment when working with financial information.
• Strong internal and external customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of the Finance team.
• Willingness to take ownership of issues through final resolution.

Commitment to accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement