Accounting Assistant Downers Grove, IL

Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in Downers Grove, Illinois and provide reliable support for complex order processing and day-to-day accounting coordination. This long-term contract position is well suited for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, works carefully with detailed transactions, and communicates effectively across finance, customer service, and operations. The role will contribute to accurate order flow, billing support, reconciliations, and month-end activities while helping maintain strong documentation and internal control standards.

• Handle detailed order entry activities for customized, high-volume transactions while maintaining speed and accuracy.

• Examine incoming orders to confirm pricing, coding, approvals, tax treatment, and supporting records are complete and correct.

• Record and update sales orders, purchase orders, credits, and other adjustments in internal accounting and order management systems.

• Partner with accounting, customer service, and operations teams to address issues involving invoices, shipments, billing discrepancies, and customer account information.

• Perform reconciliations and validate transaction data to support reporting connected to order processing activity.

• Research exceptions such as duplicate entries, incomplete information, and system-related errors, then take action to resolve them.

• Maintain organized documentation and follow established internal controls, compliance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.

• Assist with month-end close tasks related to invoicing activity, order flow, and revenue support as needed.

The salary range for this position is $24 to $30/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

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