There is an opening for an Accounting Clerk through Robert Half, whose duties will be matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This is a long-term contract / contract to permanent employment opportunity based in the Grayslake, Illinois area - fully onsite. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and is best suitable for candidates seeking an efficient, team-oriented environment. This is with a valued organization that is still in the process of growth. What you get to do every single day - Publish financial information to journals and ledgers - Assist Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance - Companywide accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects - Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes - Aid Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing - Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources - Square up discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as require