Accounting Specialist: Close, Reconciliations & Payments

Connect Search, LLC; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Itasca, IL is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations and the month-end close. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payments, and journal entries, and assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and audits.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, coding, and approvals.
• Prepare ACH, check, wire, and credit card payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Support accounts receivable, post daily cash receipts, and apply payments to customer accounts.
• Review and process employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
• Complete bank, balance sheet, and P&L account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and resolve differences across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support an accurate and timely month-end close.
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately.
• Assist with financial reporting, budget preparation, and tracking expenses against budget.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and accuracy.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Journal entries

PivotTables

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Connect Search, LLC in Itasca, IL is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations and the month-end close. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payments, and journal entries, and assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and audits.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.