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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$42,811 / year median in Illinois
-7% projected decline
Job Description
at Robert Half in Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States Job Description Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a growing team in Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting activities across multiple operational areas, with a strong focus on billing, inventory-related records, and accurate financial data handling. The ideal candidate brings prior accounting experience, works comfortably in Excel and QuickBooks, and takes a careful, proactive approach when reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Responsibilities:
- Manage billing setup and related accounting records for service and home-related work to ensure jobs are entered accurately and maintained properly.
- Prepare and review price ticket information, confirming details are complete and aligned with internal records before processing.
- Track inventory activity by assisting with counts, reconciling quantities, and updating supporting documentation as needed.
- Support invoicing and accounts receivable tasks, including entering data, maintaining customer billing information, and helping keep records current.
- Perform accounting data entry with close attention to detail to maintain accurate financial and operational information.
- Coordinate job setup activities for assigned departments and verify that required billing and inventory details are recorded correctly.
- Investigate unusual entries or inconsistencies, ask clarifying questions when needed, and make corrections to maintain reliable records. Requirements
- At least 2 years of accounting experience, with 3+ years strongly preferred, or closely related financial operations experience.
- Practical knowledge of accounts receivable processes; exposure to accounts payable is helpful but not required.
- Experience using Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing accounting data.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and general accounting system navigation.
- Strong accuracy in data entry, invoice processing, and record maintenance.
- Willingness to speak up, ask questions, and verify information when something appears incorrect or incomplete.
- Dependable problem-solving skills and the judgment to revisit and correct discrepancies independently.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance