Junior Accounting Clerk — AP/AR, On-the-Job Training

Display Supply & Lightning; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with 3% safe harbor

Health, dental, and vision insurance

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement within 3

Opportunities for advancement within 3

Job summary

Display Supply & Lighting, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support AP/AR, vendor invoices, payments, and month-end activities. The role offers hands-on experience in accurate data entry, reconciliations, and general accounting support in a small, growth-oriented team.

You will handle vendor invoices, process payments (checks, ACH), post customer receipts, maintain records, and provide backup customer service and order-entry support as needed, with on-site work during regular hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong data-entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system accurately and on time.
• Prepare vendor payments, including checks, ACH, and other approved payment methods.
• Post customer payments and apply receipts to the correct customer accounts.
• Maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records, including supporting documentation.
• Organize and file sales orders, vendor invoices, payment records, and other accounting documents.
• Perform general accounting data entry and maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal team members when necessary.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Respond to internal requests regarding invoices, payments, and customer accounts.
• Provide backup customer service and order-entry support as needed, including accurate entry and routing of customer orders.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, customer, vendor, and employee information.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
• Including Customer Service & Order Entry duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Excel

Outlook

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage BusinessWorks

Odoo

Job description

Display Supply & Lighting, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support AP/AR, vendor invoices, payments, and month-end activities. The role offers hands-on experience in accurate data entry, reconciliations, and general accounting support in a small, growth-oriented team.

You will handle vendor invoices, process payments (checks, ACH), post customer receipts, maintain records, and provide backup customer service and order-entry support as needed, with on-site work during regular hours.