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Robert Half

Accountant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$79,746 / year median in Illinois

-16% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for an entry-level accounting team member to join a wholesale distribution organization in Skokie, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to build practical experience in billing operations, financial reconciliations, and month-end accounting support while working with internal teams and offshore partners. The role is suited to someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to accurate financial processing in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and review client invoices to support timely and accurate billing in accordance with established procedures.
  • Reconcile project-related costs and financial records to help ensure charges are complete, properly recorded, and ready for recognition.
  • Assist with month-end close activities by compiling accounting data, posting entries, and resolving discrepancies before reporting deadlines.
  • Partner with internal departments and offshore support teams to address billing questions, validate information, and maintain smooth workflow coordination.
  • Perform account, bank, and subledger reconciliations to identify variances and support clean financial records.
  • Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes by verifying transactions, tracking open items, and helping resolve exceptions.
  • Maintain organized documentation for billing and accounting activities to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.