Bookkeeper

The Employee Connect; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Benefits for qualifying positions

Job summary

The Employee Connect is assisting a Chicago-based automotive service and collision repair company in finding a detail-oriented Bookkeeper. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, ensuring invoices, payments, and records are accurate and current, while collaborating with management and office staff.

The ideal candidate should be reliable, able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly. Previous automotive or service-industry experience is a plus, and this is a permanent,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounting support role.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and email.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Dependability and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and send customer invoices and track outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular schedule.
• Record daily deposits and payments accurately.
• Match vendor invoices to purchases and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare routine financial reports for management.
• Support month-end close and assist with year-end documentation.
• Organize and retain financial paperwork in an orderly system.
• Flag errors, delays, or unusual transactions to management promptly.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Dependability

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper

Location: Chicago, IL

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite, weekday business hours

Pay/Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A well-established automotive service and collision repair company in Chicago is looking for a Bookkeeper to keep the financial side of a growing operation accurate and organized. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, working closely with management and office staff to make sure invoices, payments, and records are correct and current.

The strong candidate is a detail-oriented bookkeeping professional who is comfortable working independently, meets deadlines, and communicates clearly. You catch errors early, keep records tidy, and flag unusual transactions to management promptly. Previous automotive or service-industry experience is a plus.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare and send customer invoices and track outstanding balances
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular schedule
• Record daily deposits and payments accurately
• Match vendor invoices to purchases and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare routine financial reports for management
• Support month-end close and assist with year-end documentation
• Organize and retain financial paperwork in an orderly system
• Flag errors, delays, or unusual transactions to management promptly

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounting support role
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and email
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Dependability and a professional attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous automotive or service-industry experience

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace
• Training and professional development
• Benefits available for qualifying positions

Screening Questions

1. How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?
2. Which accounting software (such as QuickBooks) have you used?
3. Are you able to work onsite in Chicago, IL on a full-time schedule?