Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate for Growing Manufacturing Company

Job Description

This Accounting Associate position supports the day-to-day accounting operations of an electronics manufacturing business. The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, data entry, and general accounting support. The successful candidate works accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborates closely with leadership and operations, and contributes to timely and reliable financial reporting.

Responsibilities

+ Process accounts payable invoices by matching purchase orders, verifying accuracy, and entering vendor invoices into the ERP system.

+ Assist with weekly check runs, including preparing and processing checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers.

+ Maintain up-to-date vendor records and respond promptly to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status.

+ Generate customer invoices and post accounts receivable transactions accurately and on schedule.

+ Apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts and assist with collections follow-up as needed.

+ Reconcile customer and vendor account discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.

+ Assist with daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposits to ensure accurate cash recording.

+ Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies.

+ Perform data entry, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate financial statements.

+ Support month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, performing account analysis, and assisting with financial reporting.

+ Assist with payroll-related administrative tasks and record keeping as directed.

+ Collaborate with the senior accountant and company leadership on various accounting and administrative projects.

+ Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed to ensure continuity of operations.

Essential Skills

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Experience with accounts payable, including processing invoices, matching purchase orders, and working within an ERP system.

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Experience with accounts receivable, including generating customer invoices, posting payments, and assisting with collections.

+ Ability to perform account reconciliations, including customer, vendor, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.

+ Familiarity with manufacturing accounting, including exposure to cost accounting and accruals.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use pivot tables.

+ Ability to support month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and account analysis.

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.

+ Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, operations, and accounting team members.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment.

+ Exposure to cost accounting and financial reporting in a manufacturing setting.

+ Comfort working with accrual-based accounting.

+ Experience supporting payroll-related administrative tasks.

+ Ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide backup support across accounting functions.

+ Interest in working in a small, close-knit organization with long-tenured team members.

Work Environment

This role is based fully onsite in an electronics manufacturing facility that builds custom-designed electronics in a small job shop environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a 40-hour workweek in the office. The team operates in a collaborative, hands-on setting where accounting works closely with operations and leadership. The organization has a long-tenured workforce, with an average tenure of around 20 years, reflecting a stable and supportive culture.

You will work with an ERP system, Microsoft Excel, and other standard office and accounting tools in a professional office environment within the manufacturing facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bensenville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a…