Accountant

Robert Half • Chicago, IL • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage critical accounting functions while supporting various business operations. The position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is eager to contribute to accurate financial processes.

Responsibilities:

Manage monthly billing operations, including processing high-volume international invoices using Fishbowl software.

Oversee accounts payable processes by coordinating bill submissions to the shared services team.

Support accounts receivable activities, ensuring accurate billing and timely forwarding to AP/AR shared services.

Assist in tracking and reporting revenue across multiple business streams, including recurring dealer cost allocations.

Prepare and maintain reports specific to operations at an out-of-state facility.

Facilitate the transition of billing responsibilities to the parts department as workload decreases.

Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping to support financial audits and compliance.

Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

Provide support for general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.

Perform bank reconciliations and ensure proper alignment between accounts.

The salary range for this position is $30 to $32/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.

Strong knowledge of Excel formulas and advanced functionality within Microsoft Excel.

Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Experience with journal entries and bank reconciliations.

Ability to handle high-volume billing operations with exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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