Accounting Clerk

SMF • Minonk, IL

29d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk performs clerical accounting duties involving routine calculations, verifications, and postings according to standard procedures and methods. The role supports accounts payable and customer account activities, maintains accounting files, and assists the Accounting Specialist and others as needed. Work must be completed in a timely manner, meet established quality standards, and comply with company policies, priorities, and needs. The position also supports company objectives, goals, and policies as a contributing team member.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency with a 10-key calculator.
• Good computer skills, including data entry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good math skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties involving some bending and twisting, and occasional lifting of approximately 10–20 pounds and periodically heavier loads.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience as an accounting clerk or in data entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter accounts payable invoice batches.
• Code invoice batches with vendor number, terms, and related information.
• Key vendor invoices and credit memos for payment.
• File accounts payable check copies and supporting paperwork, and maintain accounts payable files.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries, including credit reference requests.
• Process credits to customer accounts and other adjustments.
• Communicate with customers by phone, email, mail, or in person.
• Assist the Accounting Specialist and others when necessary.
• Order and maintain accounting general office supplies.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for all team members.
• Annual wage increases.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• $2.50 per hour second-shift premium.
• 11 paid holidays and 3 additional paid holiday break days.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and flex time.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED