Accounting Specialist — Immediate AP/AR Impact

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a dependable Accounting Specialist to join a busy team, focusing on accounts payable with AR and month-end support. You’ll work independently, process invoices, coordinate payments, reconcile ledgers, and assist with close tasks using Excel and ERP systems.

This temporary role offers competitive hourly pay and potential extension. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience, a solid grounding in core

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience with AP/AR.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, and three-way matching.
• Coordinate vendor payments, including check runs and electronic payments.
• Process and post customer payments and maintain cash receipt records.
• Assist with accounts receivable follow-up and collections support.
• Process customer deposit refunds and related transactions.
• Complete monthly liability account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close and maintain accurate accounting records.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Excel skills

ERP familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework or college coursework

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a dependable Accounting Specialist to join a busy team, focusing on accounts payable with AR and month-end support. You’ll work independently, process invoices, coordinate payments, reconcile ledgers, and assist with close tasks using Excel and ERP systems.

This temporary role offers competitive hourly pay and potential extension. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience, a solid grounding in core