Accounting Specialist, AP, AR & Billing

LaSalle Network; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

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Job summary

LaSalle Network partners with a growing manufacturing organization to hire an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, customer billing, and general accounting. This hands-on role is detail-oriented, cross-functional, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle invoicing, workflow through the ERP system, and help maintain accurate records while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with customer billing (hands-on invoicing).
• Working knowledge of AP and AR processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office tools.
• Experience using an ERP system is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Prepare and organize documents and supporting information for processing.
• Verify invoice details and schedule disbursements.
• Obtain approvals for invoice payments (individual and batch).
• Support vendor relationships and respond to payment inquiries.
• Accounts Receivable / Billing: Verify transaction and contract details.
• Calculate charges, refunds, and discounts accurately.
• Prepare and send customer invoices via ERP system and email.
• Monitor and follow up on past-due balances; communicate with customer AP contacts.
• Manage aging and support collections efforts as needed.
• General Accounting: Assist with basic financial reporting by collecting and summarizing information.
• Post transactions and help maintain accurate accounting records.
• Reconcile vendor/customer statements and resolve discrepancies or payment delays.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing.
• Follow internal controls and support process improvements.

Skills

Customer billing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: USD25 - USD30 per hour

Location: On-site — Carol Stream IL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay: $25–$30/hour (depending on experience)

Type: Contract

Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/

Overview

We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, customer billing, and general accounting. This is a hands‑on role best suited for someone who is detail‑oriented, comfortable working cross‑functionally, and able to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll do

• 1. Accounts Payable
• Prepare and organize documents and supporting information for processing
• Verify invoice details and schedule disbursements
• Obtain approvals for invoice payments (individual and batch)
• Support vendor relationships and respond to payment inquiries
• 2. Accounts Receivable / Billing
• Verify transaction and contract details
• Calculate charges, refunds, and discounts accurately
• Prepare and send customer invoices via ERP system and email
• Monitor and follow up on past-due balances; communicate with customer AP contacts
• Manage aging and support collections efforts as needed
• 3. General Accounting
• Assist with basic financial reporting by collecting and summarizing information
• Post transactions and help maintain accurate accounting records
• Reconcile vendor/customer statements and resolve discrepancies or payment delaysMaintain organized electronic and physical filing
• Follow internal controls and support process improvements

What we’re looking for

• Prior experience with customer billing (hands‑on invoicing)
• Working knowledge of AP and AR processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid communication skills and customer service mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office tools
• Experience using an ERP system is strongly preferred

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