Accountant Bloomington, IL

Accountant Position

We are looking for an accountant to join a team in Bloomington, Illinois in a contract to permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial operations across receivables, payables, payroll, and general ledger activities. The role is 100% onsite and supports accurate reporting, timely transaction processing, and strong coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly customer billing activities, issue invoices and statements, record incoming payments, and address account-related questions promptly.
• Oversee accounts receivable tracking, including aging analysis and maintenance of deposit-related accounting records.
• Process vendor invoices with accurate coding and approval verification, prepare payment documentation, and coordinate disbursements once authorized.
• Reconcile supplier statements, maintain vendor master data, prepare annual 1099 reporting, and assist with banking activity such as transfers and wire requests.
• Administer biweekly payroll for approximately 30 employees, including manual review of hourly time records, overtime calculations, differential pay, and paid leave tracking.
• Prepare payroll checks and direct deposit files, post payroll-related journal entries, and complete tax deposits along with required withholding and benefit payments.
• Handle recurring and ad hoc general ledger entries, perform bank reconciliations, and support monthly close reporting for leadership review.
• Compile financial schedules and supporting documentation for audits, budgeting activities, capital asset record maintenance, and required state reporting.
• Work with an external software provider to resolve accounting system issues and support updates or enhancements as needed.

The salary range for this position is $24/hr. to $25/hr benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.