Bookkeeper

at Aston Carter in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Description

Seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Bookkeeper to manage and oversee daily accounting tasks. Responsibilities include posting payables, applying cash, tracking and managing receivables, invoicing, handling payroll through Paychex, and paying bills. The successful candidate will also assist with financials and cash flow reporting, providing advice and maintaining stability in a dynamic environment.

Hard Skills

+ 3+ years of bookkeeping experience (8+ years preferred)

+ High level understanding of accounting processes

+ Experience in handling a high volume of invoices (300-500 weekly outbound, 100+ inbound)

Soft Skills

+ Flexibility

+ Ability to thrive in dynamic, chaotic environments

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Capability to build trust and advise sr management

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Work Environment

Fully in-office position with flexible hours, Monday to Friday. The office environment is lively and can be noisy. The role involves consistent interaction with upper management, including the VP of Finance and the CFO, along with regular engagement with the CEO and President.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.