Brilliant Staffing is hiring: 36834 | Accounting Specialist in Hoffman Estates

Job Description
Job Title : Accounting Specialist
Location : Hoffman Estates, IL
Pay Range : $24/HR-$28/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)
Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Role Overview :
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Accounting Specialist with our client located in Hoffman Estates, IL. Our client specializes in handling the development and maintenance of high speed motors and micro-grinders. They are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join their team on an open-ended contract basis for a minimum of 2-3 months. This role is open because the department is going through some internal restructuring and the accounting team is looking for additional support to assist them during the restructuring process. The Accounting Specialist will primarily be focused on performing transactional accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Additionally, this Accounting Specialist will assist with some month end responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to interview and start shortly after.

Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:

• Verifying transactions, preparing disbursements, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounts
• Collaborating with the accounting and internal departments to gather, analyze, obtain proper approvals
• Performs data entry of vendor invoice activities
• Responsible for maintaining the filing system for all accounts payable related documents
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end activities in the AP environment
• Investigate discrepancies that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills
• Update and maintain new vendors in the accounting system, including changes, while maintaining the integrity of the system of information
• Charging expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers
• Verifying vendor accounts, paying vendors, and resolving purchase orders, invoices, or payment discrepancies
• Responds to vendor and employee inquiries regarding invoices, expenses, and check requests
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist the accounting department with answering any accounts payable questions and vendor issues as needed
• Assist in completing payment check/ACH runs on schedule
• Manage and maintain vendor records, including W-9 requirements and 1099 filing

Accounting Specialist Qualifications:

• 3+ years of AP & AR experience
• Strong communication skills
• Pivot Table & VLOOKUP experience within Microsoft Excel REQUIRED
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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