Accounting Specialist Job at LHH Recruitment Solutions in Chicago

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a company in Chicago to assist with finding a candidate for a temporary to hire accounting specialist role. The accounting specialist will handle both accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as month end support. This is role is onsite and temporary to hire. They are looking for someone that can be a long term fit, work well with a team and balance multiple responsibilities.
 

• Review and process vendor payments

• Code, match and obtain approvals for payments

• Maintain payment schedules

• Review aging and follow up with customers on open balances

• Apply and reconcile payments

• Cash applications and reconcile accounts

• Discrepancy research and resolution

• Vendor statements

• Accruals and reporting for month end

• Assist with journal entries and reconciling accounts as needed

• Ad hoc projects and audit support

Requirements:

• 4 + years of experience in AP and AR including month end close support

• Intermediate Excel working knowledge

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Excellent communication skills

Pay range: $28-$33/hour
 

Pay Details: $28.00 to $33.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance