Accounting Clerk for our Peoria office

Heyl Royster•Peoria, IL

5d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., a large, fast-paced law firm, is seeking a motivated, organized, and reliable individual for a full-time Accounting Clerk position in its Peoria office. In this role, you will independently manage various accounting area processes using accounting software, billing sites, and other programs. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to independently managing accounts receivable and collections, ensuring bills are paid accurately and on time while adhering to departmental procedures, and processing due invoices for payments.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting and prior accounting experience preferred
Previous work experience as an Accounting Clerk
Exceptional computer skills working with Microsoft Office
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
Excellent understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
Outstanding degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be efficient and thorough with multiple large volume tasks, despite a fast pace and short timeframes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Solid communication skills.
Well organized and detail-oriented.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Independently manage various accounting area processes using accounting software, billing sites, and other programs.
Independently manage accounts receivable and collections using accounting software and other programs.
Reliably and accurately handle accounts receivable for several office locations and vendors.
Ensure bills are paid in a timely and correct manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
Process due invoices for payments.
Improve processes and documentation to minimize errors.