LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to find an Accountant I to join their team in Skokie, IL. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to develop their accounting career within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role supports day-to-day billing activities, month-end reconciliations, and client invoicing, offering valuable experience working alongside cross-functional teams and offshore partners.

Responsibilities:

Support daily billing activities, including reviewing billing dashboards and notes to prepare invoices. Perform project cost reconciliation against billing data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepare and process client invoices following established guidelines and procedures. Review billing documentation for accuracy prior to client distribution. Assist with analyzing reports and accounts to identify discrepancies and escalate issues. Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting. Participate in WIP and unbilled A/R reviews to support billing accuracy and cash flow. Respond promptly to internal and client billing inquiries. Maintain billing documentation and contribute to continuous process improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and offshore partners to meet billing deadlines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. 1+ years of accounting experience in AR, billing, or reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Solid written and verbal communication abilities. Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. Exposure to ERP systems like JD Edwards or AS400 is a plus.

Key Details:

Employment Type:

Contract to

Hire Compensation:

$24 - $26/hr Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/

Location:

Skokie, Illinois Work Model:

On-site for first 30 days, and then hybrid If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. Abbie Lewis Accounting/Finance Recruiter LaSalle Network #L1-AL1 #LNAF LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.