Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper

LHH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a professional for a bookkeeper position in Aurora, IL. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and GL maintenance.

The role is fully onsite in Aurora with a direct hire arrangement. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred and Microsoft Office proficiency is

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate accounts.
• Record, organize, and maintain accounts payable records and vendor bills.
• Complete client invoicing and assist in resolving billing discrepancies.
• Process payments by cash, check, or credit card.
• Review and post daily cash deposit batches.
• Perform bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with collections activities and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Update and maintain accurate accounting records and financial data.
• Manage inventory of office products and supplies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a professional for a bookkeeper position in Aurora, IL. The ideal candidate will possess over three years of bookkeeping experience, with great interpersonal skills. This role involves managing all aspects of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Other functions include reconciliation of bank accounts, creating journal entries, and GL maintenance.

Details

Location: Aurora, IL

Position Type: Direct Hire

Rate: $43k-$54k

Worksite Type: Fully Onsite

Responsibilities:

Process and enter vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate accounts

Record, organize, and maintain accounts payable records and vendor bills

Complete client invoicing and assist in resolving billing discrepancies

Process payments by cash, check, or credit card

Review and post daily cash deposit batches

Perform bank account and credit card reconciliations

Assist with collections activities and follow up on past-due accounts

Update and maintain accurate accounting records and financial data

Manage inventory of office products and supplies

Requirements:

3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management abilities with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers