Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a client-facing accounting office in Countryside, Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transactional work, provides helpful service to customers, and can manage routine accounting tasks with consistency. The role includes billing support, payment processing, record maintenance, and general administrative coordination in an office setting.

Responsibilities:

• Process routine financial transactions, including utility bill payments, invoice activity, and day-to-day account updates.

• Record incoming payments accurately, issue receipts, and handle cash transactions while providing correct change to customers at the service counter.

• Support accounts receivable activities by entering data, verifying details, and maintaining organized documentation.

• Reconcile account information to identify discrepancies and help keep financial records current and accurate.

• Prepare billing-related correspondence and other written documents using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

• Follow established procedures for transaction recording and software usage to complete assigned accounting tasks correctly.

• Assist with data entry and document management across accounting systems such as Quick Books, Oracle, or SAP as needed.

• Provide courteous front-office support by answering customer questions related to payments, balances, and routine account matters.

The salary range for this position is $22/hr to $25/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.