Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Accountant

Kellenberger · Elgin, IL · 1 mo ago
Finance$60k–$75k/yrContract

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations across one or more entities. This role is responsible for full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, general ledger maintenance, month-end close support and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with full AP cycle including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and posting
  • Verify invoice accuracy, contract compliance, and proper authorization
  • Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and vendor agreements
  • Absorb invoices to payment platforms
  • Maintain vendor master data records, W-9 documentation, and onboarding controls
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or duplicate invoices
  • Absorb AP accruals and assist with 1099 reporting
  • Assist with full AR lifecycle including billing, collections, and customer payment posting
  • Post and reconcile lockbox, ACH, wire, and check payments
  • Monitor receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
  • Investigate unapplied cash, short payments, or disputes
  • Reconcile customer deposit and advanced payment account
  • Generate invoices based on contracts, rent schedules, milestones, or recurring billing
  • Support general accounting and close support
  • Prepare journal entries including accruals, reclasses, allocations, and amortization
  • Perform monthly bank and cash account reconciliations and support intercompany reconciliations
  • Track daily cash activity and assist with short-term cash flow reporting
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
  • Absorb fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries
  • Ensure financial records are audit-ready and well documented
  • Absorb expense port analysis and travel policy adherence
  • Support accounting clean-ups, system implementations, or entity restructures

Requirements

  • 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience in a full-cycle role
  • Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations
  • Experience working with multiple entities or business units preferred
  • Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel-based reporting
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays and long-term disability.

Pay

$60,000 to $75,000 based on experience

Schedule

Not specified

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