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Accounting Specialist – Hoffman Estates, IL
$60,000-$70,000/Annually
As an Accounting Specialist, you will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a family-feel culture. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally and learn from talented people in your field.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to be a part of our team. This role is great for someone who has AP, AR, and payroll experience and attention for detail, outstanding communication skills and has a “go-getter” mindset.
Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:
- Review and process AP and stay on top of AR recording payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and analyzing customer credit.
- Post payment remittance (electronic and manual) to client accounts
- Process invoices from vendors to determine that all outstanding balances are approved and paid on time.
- Manage invoice reporting, identify anomalies or changes, and work with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies.
- Process credit card payments and refunds utilizing internal software
- Process accounts receivable transactions, including payment processing.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries regarding billing and payments.
- Investigate misapplied payments to correct and ensure proper allocation
- Responsible for processing refund requests and making general ledger adjustments
- Help with month end close and audits.
- Support daily office operations, answer phones, order supplies, handle mail, and work with vendors.
Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:
- 2-3 years of accounting experience
- College degree is a plus
- Excel proficient
- Accounting software and ERP experience
- Must be deadline and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K with a match
- 15 days PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000