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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
Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a school district office in Mundelein, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting and administrative operations, with a strong focus on receivables, invoicing, purchase order coordination, and accurate record maintenance. The ideal candidate brings solid transactional accounting or office support experience and is comfortable working on-site during standard school business hours.
Responsibilities:
- Record incoming payments, maintain accurate customer account details, and support timely resolution of open balances
- Prepare and issue invoices while keeping billing documentation organized and up to date
- Review purchase orders for accuracy, confirm spending aligns with departmental budgets, and support approval workflows through proper matching procedures
- Provide clerical assistance to the business office through data entry, document filing, scanning, and general records support
- Communicate with vendors and internal staff to clarify account questions and resolve routine administrative issues
- Help maintain orderly financial and purchasing files to support daily operations and reporting needs Requirements
- Experience in accounts receivable, billing, invoice processing, or a similar accounting support role
- Ability to perform high-volume data entry with strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence using office productivity tools, including Google Workspace
- Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or related financial systems
- Ability to work on-site in Mundelein, Illinois during regular school business hours
- Associate degree preferred; relevant administrative or accounting support experience will also be considered
- Background in fund accounting or encumbrance-based purchasing environments is helpful but not required Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.