Accounting Assistant

at Robert Half in Addison, Illinois, United States Job Description Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Addison, Illinois. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed administrative work and wants to build hands-on experience in accounting and bookkeeping. The role offers consistent part-time hours and a path to grow into a broader bookkeeping position over time.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign appropriate coding, and help maintain organized payable records.
• Support accounts receivable activities by entering payment information, tracking outstanding balances, and updating customer account details.
• Perform routine bank reconciliations to verify transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Enter financial and transactional data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use QuickBooks to record, review, and maintain accounting information for daily operations.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks and help ensure financial records remain complete and current.
• Communicate with internal team members and external contacts to clarify invoice, payment, or account questions as needed. Requirements
• Experience or coursework related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting support.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes and the ability to identify and address variances.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and confidence navigating accounting software.
• Ability to code invoices correctly and enter data with strong accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for handling routine finance-related questions.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a contract-to-permanent opportunity.

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