Accounting Assistant Job in Roselle, IL

Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing team in Rosemont/ O`Hare suburbs, Illinois in a fully onsite contract-to-permanent role. This position supports day-to-day accounting and payroll activities, providing dependable assistance to a busy department that needs additional hands-on support. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable handling administrative accounting tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll activities for the local branch while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation
• Support accounts payable operations by reviewing invoices, coding charges, and preparing items for payment
• Perform bank reconciliations and help investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
• Enter, update, and maintain payroll and accounting information within company systems such as ADP and related platforms
• Provide administrative support to senior accounting staff by organizing records, tracking deadlines, and responding to routine requests
• Assist with invoice matching, payment support, and other general accounting duties as business needs shift
• Work closely with the accounting team to help balance changing priorities and maintain smooth daily operations