Accounting Assistant

Column Technical Services•Aurora, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Column Technical Services is seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Assistant to work onsite in Aurora, IL, supporting daily accounting operations across accounts receivable, billing, rebates, accounts payable, and compliance. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands‑on experience and room to grow. We encourage you to apply and learn more about this exciting opportunity! Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts receivable, billing, rebates, accounts payable and compliance. This role ensures accurate financial processing, timely invoicing and collections, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across vendors, distributors, and internal teams. The Accounting Specialist also supports month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and continuous process improvements.

Requirements

2 years of experience in accounting or finance
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn and grow within an accounting environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Action‑oriented, problem‑solving self‑starter who strives to deliver quality work
Ability to analyze data effectively
Highly detail‑oriented and organized
Positive attitude and strong team‑player mindset

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Accounting preferred
Experience with Great Plains or relevant ERP preferred

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing Support Generate with daily billing and invoice processing, including portal entries
Process customer payments and deposits (ACH, checks, credit cards, lockbox)
Basic collections activities and follow-up communications
Monitor the accounting email inbox and route inquiries appropriately
Apply credits and assist with replacement credits as directed
Support returns processing, including return/rebill and warranty returns
Assist with rebate tracking, reporting, and documentation
Help review rebate detail reports for accuracy
Analyze, validate, and process rebate claims in accordance with contractual agreements
Assist with validating rebate claims according to established guidelines
Assist with processing and entering vendor invoices and expense-related transactions
Review and process employee expense reports under supervision
Support and maintain vendor records, payment information, and supporting documentation
Help reconcile accounts payable transactions and report discrepancies
Organize and maintain accounts payable files and records
Other duties assigned
Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
Identify issues or discrepancies and escalate them to the appropriate team member
Participate in training and cross-functional learning opportunities