at Robert Half in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounting Assistant in OAK BROOK, Illinois, 60523-4442, United States. As an Accounting Assistant, you will be performing a variety of tasks in the accounting and administrative fields.
Responsibilities:
- Execute account payables and check runs efficiently
- Handle and redirect phone calls appropriately
- Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
- Generate and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Order office supplies as needed
- Provide general support to visitors and answer their questions and requests
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
- Write letters and emails on behalf of other office staff
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Coordinate office procedures
- Reply to email, telephone, or face to face inquiries
- Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
- Resolve administrative problems
- Receive, sort, and distribute the mail
- Manage staff appointments
- Oversee and supervise the work of junior staff
- Maintain up-to-date employee holiday records
- Coordinate repairs to office equipment
- Greet and assist visitors to the office
- Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues
- Provide polite and professional communication
- Implement clerical duties and administrative processes. Requirements – Proven experience in an Accounting Assistant role or similar
- Proficiency in managing Weekly Account Payable and Check Runs
- Demonstrable experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
- Strong administrative skills and experience providing Administrative Assistance
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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