Accounting Assistant

at Robert Half in Geneseo, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

We’re looking for a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for a contract opportunity that will run through the first quarter of the new year. As an Accounting Assistant in this team, you would be joining an accomplished team – a family-centered business with roots that run deep. You’ll experience the pride this team takes in their unique, collaborative culture. This team takes pride in caring about all the little things because they know they add up to big successes. You’ll find a supportive, family-oriented environment where flexibility and professionalism go hand in hand.

About the Role Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in:

+ Reviewing and verifying invoices and check requests to ensure timely payment of all invoices

+ Preparing check runs and process expense reports weekly

+ Posting of journal entries

+ Electronic filing of invoices, maintaining withholding tax records and exemption certificates

+ Consolidating large volumes of data, maintaining organization and accuracy

+ Preparing 1099 reporting

+ Overseeing monthly sales tax remittances

+ Completing annual unclaimed property reporting

+ Reconciling the A/P and General Ledger monthly

Connect with our team today to learn more and connect on your short- and long-term goals. This position requires onsite presence with professional flexibility to accommodate appointments, family, and life events. Erin, Christin and Paige are great points of contact for this opportunity and can be reached at (563) 359-3995.

Experience: Well-rounded A/P and 1099 experience, data consolidation

Tech Savvy: Efficient technical skills to move about Microsoft Office applications fluidly, particularly Excel and Outlook; comfort to navigate an older mainframe system while implementation plans are underway to implement Dynamics ERP

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, as you’ll interact with various team members and external partners.

Adaptability: Ability to react to change productively and take ownership of your role.

Icing on the Cake: Strong problem-solving skills, effective organizational skills and a demonstrated high level of 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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