Accounting Clerk | PT

Job Details

Location: Northern IL HQ Office - Chicago, IL 60646

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Office Hours

Job Category: Finance

Hours: 24 hours per week, scheduled based on business needs

• Pay differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program plus paid time for catastrophic illness
• Paid life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Excellent 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Discounted Forum-wear
• Discounted prescription & OTC purchase program
• Detailed benefit information available (link removed)

• Daily sorting/printing of incoming Accounts Payable mail and email, respectively
• Proper coding, data entry, and invoice processing in Accounts Payable software
• Filing, maintaining, and organizing Accounts Payable records
• Responding to vendor inquiries and requests regarding payments
• Vendor account reconciliation as needed
• Maintaining appropriate records for future reference
• Responsible for posting and account reconciliation of daily cash receipts and bank deposits
• Responsible for posting and reconciling customer debit/credit notes, including but not limited to fees, write-offs, refunds, and payroll deductions
• Identify, research, and resolve unmatched, short, or missing payments as well as credit balances using appropriate available resources
• Process and maintain appropriate records related to cash receipts in a timely manner
• Research requested documents and provide assistance to AP, AR, and Finance Teams as needed
• Work on projects involving spreadsheets and databases, reviewing data and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
• Reconciling and reporting discrepancies found in records
• Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures
• Comply with rules and regulations governing state and federal payer programs
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent, with some college level credits in business/accounting courses required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Understands basic accounting principles
• Ability to learn and utilize Accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate typing or data entry skill level
• Self‑motivated; able to keep track of due dates, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines
• Highly organized and must effectively function in a fast‑paced environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to access all necessary files