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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Lombard, Illinois
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant based in Lombard, Illinois. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and examining financial records for our organization. This role encompasses a wide range of duties including processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and administering company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Reconcile bills to purchase orders and receiving records, resolving discrepancies as necessary
• Process and record all bills in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring payments are made within discount periods
• Review and process expense reports; import and process employee credit card transactions
• Review sales orders, monitor fulfillment progress, and issue invoices to customers
• Monitor receivables and follow up with customers on past due accounts
• Monitor, review, and verify accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and adequacy of supporting documentation
• Comply with agency, local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
• Research and document tax and labor laws as needed
• Process payroll and administer employee benefits
• Update, communicate, explain, and enforce company policies and procedures
• Maintain fixed assets and rental equipment records
• Maintain insurance policies and schedules; distribute and collect insurance certificates to and from customers and suppliers as needed. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar position
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations
• Familiarity with General Ledger maintenance
• Ability to perform Journal Entries accurately
• Experience in Month End Close procedures
• Proficiency in QuickBooks software
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Sales Tax regulations and calculations
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial 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.
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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.
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