Detail-Oriented Accounting Assistant — In-Office (Lake Forest, IL)

TA Resources LLC; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TA Resources LLC represents a client in Lake Forest, IL seeking an Accounting Assistant for a full-time, on-site role focused on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general administrative tasks to ensure accurate financial operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with Excel and QuickBooks, and capable of handling data entry with high accuracy while maintaining confidential financial records. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with AP, AR, bookkeeping or related admin roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices; monitor accounts receivable balances.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and customer accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update accounting systems.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Prepare checks, electronic payments, and deposit records.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding payments, billing, and account status.
• Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage filing systems, records, and confidential financial documents.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and office coordination.
• Assist management with reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative project

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bookkeeping

Administrative support

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Accounting support

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

None

Job description

TA Resources LLC represents a client in Lake Forest, IL seeking an Accounting Assistant for a full-time, on-site role focused on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general administrative tasks to ensure accurate financial operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with Excel and QuickBooks, and capable of handling data entry with high accuracy while maintaining confidential financial records. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.