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Accounting Specialist

Job in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, 61953, USA
Listing for: JL Allen Services, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-23
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 40000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Tuscola

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Specialist to join our financial team. In this dynamic, cross-trained role, you will handle a robust mix of daily financial operations, rotating seamlessly across accounts payable (AP),
accounts receivable (AR), and payroll
. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Process full-cycle accounts payable, including matching, batching, coding, and entering vendor invoices.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including billing, invoicing, and payment posting.
  • Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and proactively manage collections.
  • Perform bank deposits and reconcile AR accounts to the general ledger on a regular basis.
Payroll
  • Assist with processing multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Maintain payroll records, track hours, deductions, garnishments, and employee changes.
  • Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.
General Accounting & Support
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Support internal and external audits by pulling documentation and preparing requested schedules.
  • Maintain orderly financial filing systems and uphold strict confidentiality of financial records.
Qualifications & Skills Experience
  • Minimum 3+ yearsof professional accounting experience encompassing core financial functions.
  • Demonstrated experience handling AP, AR, and payroll operations in a multi-tasking environment.
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related finance field is strongly preferred.
Technical Expertise
  • Familiarity with construction or project-based accounting software—specifically Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum (Enterprise Cloud / ERC)—is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Core Competencies
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high data-entry accuracy.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate across departments.
Compensation
  • Annual Salary Range: $40k-65k
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
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