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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Naperville, Illinois. In this role, you will handle critical billing and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in computations, reconciliations, and record-keeping. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial processes within the service industry.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed invoices, bills, and statements while ensuring accuracy in computations and amounts due.

• Reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings to identify and correct discrepancies.

• Record and post receipts for cash transactions across various departments.

• Conduct bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining ledgers, posting charges and refunds, and verifying balances.

• Compute payroll amounts, applying deductions, actuarial tables, and other relevant factors.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies by accurately maintaining financial records.

• Utilize accounting software and tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, to manage financial data efficiently.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support ad hoc financial tasks and resolve billing inquiries.

• Monitor and process refunds, disability claims, and other financial adjustments.

• Maintain shipping records and reconcile costs associated with shipments and services. Requirements • Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.

• Proven ability to work independently and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.

• Solid understanding of accounting and mathematical principles relevant to billing and payroll.

• Familiarity with federal, state, and company regulations related to accounting processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related accounting software.

• High school diploma required; an associate's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.

• 5-7 years of financial and accounting experience, including accounts payable and billing.

• Experience in handling ledgers, receipts, and bookkeeping functions is essential.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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