at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are offering a unique role for a Bookkeeper in Chicago, Illinois. The selected individual will be pivotal in maintaining our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. This role involves working closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments.
Responsibilities:
- Post daily financial transactions, including debits and credits, in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage customer credit applications, records, and inquiries.
- Monitor customer credit accounts and take necessary action to collect delinquent payments.
- Use accounting software like QuickBooks for data entry, along with Microsoft Excel to maintain data and create necessary financial reports.
- Handle month-end close procedures and manage payroll system.
- Collaborate with auditors, when necessary, providing all required information.
- Review each ledger on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.
- Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients.
- Collaborate with the team to work on financial forecasting and budgets, tracking all in a timely manner. Requirements – Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Demonstrated expertise in Bookkeeping
- Strong skills in Data Entry
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Month End Close processes
- Familiarity with Payroll procedures
- Proficiency in QuickBooks software
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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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