Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Rockford, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core financial operations by maintaining accurate records, assisting with routine accounting activities, and helping ensure reporting is completed on time. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations while using established processes to investigate and correct variances.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks that support recurring accounting activities across daily, monthly, and annual cycles.
• Process invoices, payments, and customer transactions while helping maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Prepare and update financial and operational reports by compiling accounting, statistical, production, or technical data as needed.
• Review account activity, identify discrepancies, and research issues to support timely resolution and accurate recordkeeping.
• Perform reconciliations for assigned accounts to confirm balances, transactions, and supporting documentation are complete and correct.
• Support billing operations by entering, reviewing, and verifying transaction details in accordance with established procedures.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial information, track activity, and assist with routine analysis and reporting.
• Assist with inventory-related record checks, including cycle count support and related accounting adjustments when required. Requirements
• Experience supporting accounting or bookkeeping functions in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and general accounting practices.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and report preparation.
• Familiarity with standard bookkeeping principles and established accounting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple recurring tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and resolving issues.

The hourly salary range for this position is $24.00 to $28.00. 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. 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) .