Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Libertyville, Illinois

Description The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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.c0m. What You'll Do The primary purpose of this role is to effectively, efficiently, and ethically manage financial records, support tax preparation, and engage with clients as needed.

Bookkeeping & General Ledger:

Maintain accurate and timely financial records by recording all transactions with proper categorization. Ensure daily reconciliation of entries and uphold a clean, organized, and up-to-date general ledger.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and ensure timely payments. Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for management review.

Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations:

Perform daily reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

Tax Preparation Support:

Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax returns (e.g., federal, state, local) by gathering necessary financial documents and ensuring all required information is complete and accurate.

Payroll Processing:

Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for clients, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. Requirements What You'll Need to

Succeed Financial Software Proficiency:

Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

Tax Regulations:

A solid understanding of current federal and state tax laws and regulations related to bookkeeping and tax preparation.

Work Style:

Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all financial record-keeping.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Problem-Solving:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .