Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Aurora, Illinois. This is a Contract to permanent position within the printing and publishing industry, offering an excellent opportunity to grow your accounting skills in a collaborative environment. The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable invoices, verify coding, and prepare payment batches for approval.
• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including billing, posting payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements to ensure accuracy in financial accounts.
• Maintain and update vendor and customer records in the accounting system.
• Prepare and enter journal entries under supervision of senior accounting staff.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and generating basic financial reports.
• Organize and maintain both digital and physical financial documents for audit purposes.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, vendors, and customers regarding billing, payments, or account status.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $26.00 an hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience with invoice processing and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills to address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, including specialized industry-specific platforms.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Comfortable working in a fully on-site environment, Monday through Friday.

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) .