Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Barrington, IL • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily financial and administrative operations in Barrington, Illinois. This is a long-term contract opportunity suited for someone who is highly organized, learns quickly, and thrives in a busy office setting. The role offers hands-on exposure to accounting processes and dealership documentation, with training available for a motivated candidate who brings strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic.

Responsibilities:

Review vehicle sales documentation and handle finance-related paperwork to ensure files are complete and accurately processed.

Prepare daily deposits and confirm amounts against supporting records before submission.

Assist with deal cost analysis by checking figures and helping evaluate transaction profitability.

Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice coding and payment tracking.

Maintain organized records for accounting documents and administrative files for easy retrieval and audit support.

Use accounting systems such as QuickBooks to enter, update, and verify financial information.

Collaborate with sales and office staff to gather required information and keep deal processing moving efficiently.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle financial information accurately.

Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Willingness to learn new systems, procedures, and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

2+ years of prior office/administrative experience is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, invoice coding, or QuickBooks is helpful but not a must.

Dependable work habits and a consistent, thorough approach to daily responsibilities.

TalentMatch®

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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