Accounting Clerk Job at Bond Consultants Group in Itasca

Bond Consultants is the dynamic firm which provides professional employment services to many people with different backgrounds and skills. Clients in Chicago suburb is currently looking for an Accounting Clerk. This position pays $25-26 per hour with hiring and full benefits after three months.

Essential Functions

1. Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process

2. Collect outstanding receivables through telephone and written communication daily

3. Determine importance of issues learned from contact with customers and relay information to proper department for resolution

4. Escalate overdue AR for additional collection efforts

5. Analyze outstanding list and report to Supervisor with updated data

6. Investigate and resolve issues interfering with the proper application of cash receipts, including inadequate (or missing) information on checks

7. Provide follow up on identified issues and discrepancies

8. Assures all daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines are met in the cash application process

9. Prepare and interpret financial summaries and provide reports to management

10. Verify and total accounts to ledgers and databases

11. Maintain and generate reporting to identify delinquent accounts and other collection measurements.

12. Process journal entries an reconcile bank statements in comparison to general ledger

13. Review and balance internal accounts, analyze variances, and prepare appropriate reports

14. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education/Experience Required

• Associate’s or higher degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred

• 2-3+ years of proven accounting experience

Skills Required

1. Knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles

2. Natural proficiency with math

3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

4. Proficient in Microsoft Office with aptitude to learn new systems

5. Ability to work independently and prioritize task

As an agency, we believe that every jobseeker can potentially bring something special to our clients. If you have any interest at all in our current opportunities, we encourage you to apply. It is our goal to give not only our clients but also candidates aid in their professional prosperity. We would be glad to do our best in helping all applicants make their first steps towards their career goals, whatever they may be.