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Accounting Clerk

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The LaSalle Network
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 30 USD Hourly USD 25.00 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Salary: USD
25 - USD
30 per hour

LaSalle Network is hiring an Accounting Clerk to support a growing specialty retail and distribution organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, cash management, and sales administration responsibilities while working closely with company leadership in a collaborative, small-team environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage accounts receivable by generating invoices, posting payments, reconciling accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on overdue payments
  • Handle full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, 3-way matching, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing
  • Perform bank, deposit, and petty cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate cash balance reporting
  • Calculate monthly sales commissions and royalty payments while supporting invoicing accuracy and sales-related data entry
  • Partner with the CFO, external accountants, vendors, and internal teams to support financial reporting, month-end activities, and overall accounting accuracy
What's Needed:
  • 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting clerk experience with exposure to both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Quick Books Online experience required
    , including transaction entry, record maintenance, and daily accounting support
  • Ability to process high-volume transactions and invoices with strong accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office for data entry, reconciliations, reporting, and financial recordkeeping
  • Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
What's in it for me?
  • Work directly alongside the CFO and gain broad exposure to accounting, finance, operations, and sales administration functions
  • Join a stable, established organization in a highly visible role supporting critical business operations
  • Make an immediate impact within a collaborative, small-team environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued

Location
:
Chicago, IL (100% In-Office)

Employment Type
:
Contract-to-Hire

Compensation
: $25-30/hour (heavily based on experience)

Benefits
:
LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits -

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