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.