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

Job Title:

Accounting Clerk Location:

Manteno, IL Hire Type:

Contract-to-Hire Target Pay Rate:

$20.00 - $27.00/hour

Benefits:

PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), &

ESOP Job Summary:

The Accounting Clerk will support day-to-day Finance and Accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing, reconciliations, vendor and customer communication, and month-end activities. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career candidate looking to gain hands-on accounting experience and grow within a Finance team.

Must Have Skills:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferredBasic understanding of accounting principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and WordStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to investigate discrepancies and solve problemsPrevious accounting experience is a plus, but not required

Job Duties:

Process invoices and verify information against purchase orders and receiving recordsEnter and code invoices into the accounting system and route for approvalAssist with vendor payments, ACH, checks, and wire transfersInvestigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepanciesPerform vendor statement and AP/AR reconciliationsRecord and apply customer payments and assist with customer invoicingCommunicate with vendors, customers, Purchasing, Receiving, and internal departmentsMaintain accurate records of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and correspondenceAssist with month-end and year-end closing activities and journal entriesPrepare reports and financial information as requestedSupport audits, process improvements, system upgrades, and other accounting projects

Qualifications:

Accounting, Finance, Business, or related education preferredRecent graduates are encouraged to applyRelevant coursework, internships, bookkeeping, work-study, or entry-level accounting experience will be consideredERP or accounting software experience preferred; D365 Business Central is a plusStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesTeam-oriented with the ability to work independentlyEagerness to learn new systems, processes, and accounting responsibilities Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.