Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

PrideStaff is currently seeking an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks to support the accounting department for a client located in Lockport, IL. This individual should be organized, efficient, and have an eye for detail with a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate must be familiar with accounting software programs (e.g. Epicor) to process business transactions such as disbursements and receipts as well as researching and resolving discrepancies. This is a TEMP TO HIRE position.

Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM $19-$23/hr (DOE)

This candidate will work directly with the Controller in the Accounting Department on related tasks supporting the efficiency and processing of accounts payable transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Performing basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.
• Accurate data entry, preparing and maintaining accounting documents and records.
• Preparing bank deposits, invoice matching, general ledger postings, and statements.
• Responding appropriately to a vendor, customer, and internal request.
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in Epicor (ERP System).
• Coordinate with various departments and to ensure packing slip, invoice and purchase order are received (3-way match).
• Provide assistance and support to company management where required.
• Research, track, and document issues and discrepancies.
• Performing the duties of customer service support when necessary.
• Monitor email and mail for A/P invoices on a daily basis.
• Responsible for managing and entering all invoices on a daily basis, route for approvals, and resolve variances.
• Evaluate and reconcile all vendor statements and manage all inquiries.
• Assist Controller with creation and preparation of weekly check runs.
• A/P reporting and analysis on a monthly basis.
• Maintain and update all account payable data and ensure accuracy in general ledgers.
• Evaluate all accounts payable balance and resolve unpaid invoice issues.
• Assist various departments to process purchase orders.
• Assist with month end general ledger postings and bank reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures preferred.
• Competency in MS Office, Epicor, or other accounting software preferred.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets is preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and data entry.
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks.
• Well organized and punctual.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.

If you are interested in this position, please send over your resume to chicagolandwsw@pridestaff.com

Benefits of working with PrideStaff:

• Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.00 - $23.00