ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Accounting Department

West suburban professional services firm seeks full time (Direct Hire) Accounting Assistant to provide support to accounting department with a specialized focus in accounts receivable!

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with client billing and creating invoices on behalf of services rendered, billable hours and firm fees

• Responding to client requests for updated statements and resolving any discrepancies

• Maintaining the entry and setup of new client accounts within CRM and accounting systems

• Processing incoming payments daily, including checks, credit card payments, e-checks, wires and ACH

• Communicate with clients via phone and email regarding past due payment information and collections efforts

• Investigate disputes, missing account information, accounts receivable issues and provide resolution to collect outstanding payments and decrease aging

• Skip trace and research contact information changes for clients

• Preparing documents such as invoices, statements, reports, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail

• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

• Successful experience in collections and accounts receivable background

• General understanding of accounting procedures and GAAP

• Accounting education or 2+ years’ experience preferred

Benefits Include:

• Summer hours – Get off at 12:00 on Fridays!

• Normal business hours: 8:30a-5:00p or 8:00a-4:30p

• Blue Cross Blue Shield – HMO, PPO, HAS and FSA plans

• 401(k) investment program after 1st year of service

• 10 PTO days for years 1-5 plus 5 personal days for all Employees

• PTO increases after 5 years to 15 days, and after 10 years to 20 days

• Career advancement and growth opportunities within accounting

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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