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

Saddle Creek Logistics Services • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

The Accounting Clerk, also described as the AP/AR Clerk, provides professional accounts payable and receivable services to internal and external customers. The role assists facilities, vendors, and customers with issues; keys invoices; applies received cash using various systems; and provides solutions or teaching opportunities in a positive manner. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Duties include client billing and invoicing on weekly and monthly cycles, invoice and expense coding, assisting corporate accountants, pulling data and updating Excel spreadsheets, entering data into TOPEX, and supporting the maintenance manager with Asset Essentials. The clerk also updates company asset records as needed, including service status, additions and removals, and cost tracking.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel knowledge.
• Understanding of accounting principles and P&L.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including communication with management and clients.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education is a plus.

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 in-service and out-of-service status, adding or removing assets, and tracking costs.
• Assist facilities, vendors, and customers with payable and receivable issues.
• Key invoices and apply cash received using a variety of systems.
• Offer solutions or teaching opportunities in a positive manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Medical reimbursement.
• Medical employee-only premium under $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 (EAP) and identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

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