Accounting Clerk

at Robert Half in Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a growing team in Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting activities across multiple operational areas, with a strong focus on billing, inventory-related records, and accurate financial data handling. The ideal candidate brings prior accounting experience, works comfortably in Excel and QuickBooks, and takes a careful, proactive approach when reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities:

- Manage billing setup and related accounting records for service and home-related work to ensure jobs are entered accurately and maintained properly.

- Prepare and review price ticket information, confirming details are complete and aligned with internal records before processing.

- Track inventory activity by assisting with counts, reconciling quantities, and updating supporting documentation as needed.

- Support invoicing and accounts receivable tasks, including entering data, maintaining customer billing information, and helping keep records current.

- Perform accounting data entry with close attention to detail to maintain accurate financial and operational information.

- Coordinate job setup activities for assigned departments and verify that required billing and inventory details are recorded correctly.

- Investigate unusual entries or inconsistencies, ask clarifying questions when needed, and make corrections to maintain reliable records. Requirements – At least 2 years of accounting experience, with 3+ years strongly preferred, or closely related financial operations experience.

- Practical knowledge of accounts receivable processes; exposure to accounts payable is helpful but not required.

- Experience using Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing accounting data.

- Familiarity with QuickBooks and general accounting system navigation.

- Strong accuracy in data entry, invoice processing, and record maintenance.

- Willingness to speak up, ask questions, and verify information when something appears incorrect or incomplete.

- Dependable problem-solving skills and the judgment to revisit and correct discrepancies independently.

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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