Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Franklin Park, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and debit memos for accuracy and proper authorization.
  • Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents prior to payment.
  • Code and enter invoices into the accounting system in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintain organized vendor files, ensuring W-9s, terms, and contact information are current.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies or missing documentation.
  • Prepare weekly payment runs (checks and ACH) and submit for approval.
  • Support month-end closing activities, including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and accrual entries.
  • Assist with credit card reconciliations, expense reports, and petty cash.
  • Generate and maintain the Accounts Payable Aging Report; communicate payment priorities.
  • Assist with various year-end accounting functions.
  • Provide backup to various accounts receivable duties as needed.
  • Provide administrative support to the Finance Department as needed.
  • Provide assistance with various office duties (supplies, maintaining files, etc.).

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience in a distribution environment preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with purchase order-based AP systems.
  • Knowledge of inventory accounting.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
  • Willingness to assist with cross-functional accounting and administrative projects.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with purchase order-based AP systems.
  • Knowledge of inventory accounting.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
  • Willingness to assist with cross-functional accounting and administrative projects.

Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 plus bonus

Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life
  • Disability Insurance

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • GAAP accounting principles
  • Inventory accounting
  • W-9s, terms, and contact information management
  • Vendor file maintenance
  • Invoice processing
  • Payment runs preparation
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Account reconciliations
  • Accrual entries
  • Credit card reconciliations
  • Expense reports
  • Petty cash management
  • Accounts Payable Aging Report generation
  • Month-end closing activities
  • Year-end accounting functions
  • Accounts Receivable duties support
  • Office duties support

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience in a distribution environment preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with purchase order-based AP systems.
  • Knowledge of inventory accounting.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
  • Willingness to assist with cross-functional accounting and administrative projects.

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