What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Scheffel Boyle - Certified Public Accountants?
About the Company
Join one of the region’s largest locally owned CPA firm and make your mark! Scheffel Boyle CPAs is seeking an enthusiastic, detail‑oriented Accounting Clerk to support our Firm. In this role, you’ll be a key part of our financial workflow; managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting daily operations, and helping keep our business running at its best. We’re looking for someone who brings accuracy, initiative, and a positive, team‑focused attitude. We offer flexible full‑time or part‑time schedules (32–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday with additional overtime during tax season possible), and team members working 30 hours are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. You’ll enjoy a friendly, supportive environment where your work truly matters and where you can grow your skills and career. We can’t wait to meet you!
About the Role
In this role, you’ll be a key part of our financial workflow; managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting daily operations, and helping keep our business running at its best.
Responsibilities
- Creates invoices and submits invoices to clients
- Maintains and updates customer files
- Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment
- Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested
- Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and preparing remittance advice to vendors
- Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment and identifies discount and other cost saving opportunities
- Reconciles accounts receivable and accounts payable on a monthly basis
- Calculates use tax based on invoices and prepares use tax return
- Assists in generating monthly billing statements
- Assists the Controller/Business Manager in reconciling various accounts each month
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed
- Performs other related accounting duties as assigned, including 125 benefit plan administration
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Business or relevant work experience of 3-5 years with Accounts Receivable/Payable
Required Skills
- Professional communication to clients and vendors
- Comfortable dealing with numbers and financial information
- Experience in Office 365, Sage, CCH Practice, Client Write-Up, and CalcAir is a plus
- Attention to detail and trustworthy
- Superb problem solving and strategic thinking
- Able to maintain confidentiality to company and client information
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting: Office
Work Location: Alton, IL
Salary : $20 - $25