Accounting Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Accounting Specialist (AP, AR & Billing)
We're partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, customer billing, and general accounting. This is a hands-on role best suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Location:
On-site — Carol Stream IL
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: $25–$30/hour (depending on experience)
Type:
Contract
Benefits:
LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit
1. Accounts Payable
- Prepare and organize documents and supporting information for processing
- Verify invoice details and schedule disbursements
- Obtain approvals for invoice payments (individual and batch)
- Support vendor relationships and respond to payment inquiries
2. Accounts Receivable / Billing
- Verify transaction and contract details
- Calculate charges, refunds, and discounts accurately
- Prepare and send customer invoices via ERP system and email
- Monitor and follow up on past-due balances; communicate with customer AP contacts
- Manage aging and support collections efforts as needed
3. General Accounting
- Assist with basic financial reporting by collecting and summarizing information
- Post transactions and help maintain accurate accounting records
- Reconcile vendor/customer statements and resolve discrepancies or payment delays
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing
- Follow internal controls and support process improvements
- Prior experience with customer billing (hands-on invoicing)
- Working knowledge of AP and AR processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid communication skills and customer service mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office tools
- Experience using an ERP system is strongly preferred
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.
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