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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
We are looking for a dependable Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeps information organized, and takes pride in producing accurate work. The position contributes to the accounting team by managing routine transactions, maintaining clear records, and helping ensure timely processing across payables, receivables, and reporting activities.
Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming invoices, receipts, and payment records with accuracy while ensuring transactions are entered on schedule.
- Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including tracking balances and assisting with routine follow-up.
- Record financial information in accounting software and maintain complete, well-organized documentation for reference and audit readiness.
- Reconcile bank activity, credit card charges, and related account details to identify and address inconsistencies.
- Assist with billing tasks, payment applications, and responses to customer account questions in a thorough and organized manner.
- Prepare spreadsheets, summaries, and supporting reports that help the accounting team monitor financial activity.
- Investigate differences in invoices, payments, or account records and work with vendors, customers, or internal teams to resolve issues.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes while providing general administrative support to the department.