• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Franklin Park, IL)


    Description

    The 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 [email protected]

    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.)

    Requirements

    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.

    + Not required, but experience with AS400 a plus.

     

    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.

     

    To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]

     

    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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