Accounting Specialist Monee, IL

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join an onsite team in Monee, Illinois in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports finance and project operations by handling day-to-day accounting administration, maintaining organized project documentation, and helping keep financial workflows on schedule. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction-related environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice handling, payment support, billing coordination, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Support subcontractor and vendor administration by preparing correspondence, tracking agreements, collecting lien waivers, and maintaining purchase order records.
• Create, organize, and update project-related financial documents such as change orders, service agreements, subcontracts, and job invoices.
• Assist with weekly union payroll reporting and help ensure payroll-related documentation is complete and submitted on time.
• Maintain accurate records across accounting files and office systems to support reconciliation, audit readiness, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Work closely with the Finance Controller, accounting leadership, and project teams to keep deadlines on track and resolve documentation or payment issues quickly.
• Use Excel and related office tools to monitor vendor logs, receipts, tickets, and other supporting records required for project accounting.
• Prepare and route documents for electronic signature and ensure completed files are properly stored and accessible when needed.

The salary range for this position is $25/hr to $27/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 Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.