AP/AR Clerk

Monroechamber; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking an detail‑oriented AP/AR Clerk in Rockford, IL to support the finance team in a fully onsite, full-time role. You will handle invoices, approvals, payments, and vendor/customer inquiries, while maintaining accurate A/P and A/R records.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in AP or accounting, an associate degree, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Accounts Payable or accounting or related administrative roles
• Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize all invoices, bills, statements, payment documents, and support records
• Verify and obtain required approvals for all payables and confirm status of pending invoices
• Process daily postings in the accounting system; prepare and mail vendor checks and correspondence
• Prepare wire/ACH payment lists and reports for supervisor review
• Assist with reconciling credit card transactions and provide support to employees on card usage
• Apply customer payments promptly and maintain A/P and A/R sub-ledgers
• Deposit incoming checks and generate A/P and A/R aging reports
• Coordinate with departments to resolve discrepancies and provide documentation

Skills

A/P experience

A/R experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position Title: AP / AR ClerkWage: $23.00 - $25.00/hourOur manufacturing client in Rockford, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to support their finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys managing both A/P and A/R processes, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring accurate, timely financial transactions. This is a fully onsite, full-time, direct hire position that offers a very competitive pay and benefits package.AP / AR Clerk Responsibilities:- Collect and organize all invoices, bills, statements, payment documents, and credit card support records- Verify and obtain required approvals for all payables and confirm status of pending invoices- Process daily postings in the accounting system; prepare and mail vendor checks and correspondence- Prepare wire/ACH payment lists and positive pay reports for supervisor review- Assist with reconciling credit card transactions and provide credit card information support to employees- Apply customer payments promptly and accurately; help maintain A/R sub-ledgers- Deposit incoming checks on a scheduled basis- Generate A/P and A/R aging reports, identify overdue or delinquent accounts, and ensure timely follow-up or payment processing- Respond to inquiries from vendors, customers, the sales team, and internal employees- Coordinate with various departments to resolve discrepancies or provide needed documentation- Assist with bank reconciliations as required- Scan, print, and maintain organized A/P and A/R digital folders and historical records- Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate departments- Complete additional accounting or administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisorRequirements for AP / AR Clerk:- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or related administrative roles; some A/R experience required- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field a plus- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments- Basic understanding of accounting principles- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal departments- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentIND345Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.