Accounting Specialist

at Robert Half in Colona, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Accelerate your career in the fast-paced world of accounting with Robert Half as an Accounting Specialist in our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice! We are on the quest for a skillful individual who’s an Excel whiz and ready to be a key player on our full-time salaried professionals team!

Professionals within Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice are permanent employees of Robert Half and build fulfilling careers working on diverse and challenging engagements that leverage their current skills and experiences and help them develop new ones – all with the security of a full-time job.

We are seeking to hire an Accounting Assistant to join our team who brings a developed Accounting Operations skill set – ideally an immediate plug-and-play resource for our client’s Accounts Payable, Reconciliation and more needs!

Responsibilities include, and not limited to:

+ Timely Vendor Payments: Ensure all vendors are paid on time and maintain comprehensive accounts payable files with supporting documentation for future reference.

+ Customer Refunds: Issue customer refunds efficiently.

+ Various Accounting Duties: Handle a range of accounting tasks, including reporting and posting of journal entries.

+ Data Consolidation: Consolidate 1099 data, manage sales tax remittance monthly, and handle unclaimed property.

If you’re passionate about tackling new environments, undertaking special assignments, and delivering top-tier service, then look no further! Our project portfolio, ranging from critical interim support to system conversions to annual audits, will flex your skills and keep you intrigued. Contact Erin at (563) 359-3995 to learn more!

Experience: Developed experience in Accounts Payable (A/P) and 1099 reporting, with a strong ability to consolidate data efficiently.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook. Comfortable navigating older mainframe systems and excited to contribute to the implementation of Dynamics ERP.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator, capable of effectively interacting with team members and external partners.

Adaptability: Proven ability to respond to change productively and take full ownership of assigned tasks.

Bonus Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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