Accounting Clerk (Mon.-Fri. 7A-3:30P)

Saddle Creek•Joliet, IL

About The Position

The AP/AR Clerk provides high-quality, professional accounts payable and receivable services to internal and external customers. The role supports facilities, vendors, and customers by resolving issues, entering invoices, applying received cash through various systems, and offering solutions or training in a positive manner. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It involves billing and invoicing, invoice and expense coding, data entry and spreadsheet updates, support for corporate accountants, and maintaining company asset information.

Requirements

High school diploma; additional education is a plus.
Two to five years of accounting experience is desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Effective communication with management and clients.
Computer skills, including knowledge of Excel.
Understanding of profit and loss statements and accounting principles.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to learn and understand new development processes.
Highly motivated and detail oriented.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional education beyond a high school diploma.
Two to five years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Bill and invoice clients weekly and monthly.
Code invoices in Ivalua.
Code expenses for the PNC Card.
Assist corporate accountants.
Pull data and update Excel spreadsheets daily.
Enter data into TOPEX.
Assist the maintenance manager with Asset Essentials.
Update company assets in Asset Essentials as needed, including recording assets in or out of service, adding or removing assets, and tracking costs.
Provide accounts payable and receivable services to internal and external customers.
Assist facilities, vendors, and customers with issues; key invoices; and apply cash received using various systems.
Offer solutions and teaching opportunities in a positive manner.

Benefits

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus medical reimbursement.
Medical employee-only premium of less than $10 per week with wellness discounts.
Health savings account with annual employer contribution.
Weekly 401(k) match.
Vacation immediately upon hire.
Eight holidays per calendar year.
Personal time after 90 days.
Employee assistance program and identity theft protection.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.