Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Associate

Controller; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

3 weeks PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Controller in Palatine, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Associate to manage daily financial transactions. You will process invoices, reconcile accounts, and maintain reliable financial records, working closely with the Controller to ensure smooth accounting operations.

Requirements include at least 1 year of full-cycle AP experience, AR exposure, and proficiency with ERP and Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-cycle accounts payable experience
• Accounts receivable exposure
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Organized and detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Review and enter vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and three-way match against PO and receiving records
• Manage vendor payments, including check runs and electronic payments
• Maintain customer payment activity and update AR records as payments are received
• Generate reports from ERP and transfer data into Excel for review
• Reconcile monthly liability accounts and research differences for accuracy
• Manage customer deposit refunds and document transactions
• Support month-end close and assist with additional accounting activities as needed

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Accounts receivable exposure

Organized and detail oriented

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Strong accounting principles

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Associate - Palatine, IL **

_ $70,000 - $78,000/Annually - health benefits, vision, dental, 3 weeks PTO, 401(k) match_

** Join Our Accounting Team **

With over 30 years in the construction materials industry, we manufacture and distribute products used in commercial building projects. Our operations span three manufacturing and distribution facilities allowing us to support customers with dependable products and consistent service.

We are adding an accounting associate to our team to help manage daily financial transactions across accounts payable and accounts receivable. Working closely with our Controller, you'll be responsible for processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining reliable financial records. We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in transactional accounting who can work independently, stay organized, and help keep our accounting processes running smoothly.

** What You'll Be Responsible For **

• Review and enter vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and complete three-way matching against purchase orders and receiving records.
• Manage vendor payment processing, including preparing check runs and coordinating electronic payments.
• Maintain accurate records of customer payment activity and update accounts receivable records as payments are received.
• Generate reports from the company's ERP system and transfer data into Excel for review and analysis.
• Reconcile monthly liability accounts, identify inconsistencies, and research differences to ensure accurate balances.
• Manage customer deposit refunds and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Support month-end close and assist with additional accounting activities as business needs arise.

** What You'll Bring **

• At least 1 year of experience working full-cycle accounts payable.
• Accounts receivable exposure.
• Experience within Microsoft Office and ERP.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and hit deadlines.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.