Title: Accounting Clerk
Location: Chicago, IL
About the Company: Our client is a large manufacturing conglomerate with a heavy emphasis on the industrial and institutional products. In fact, they are one of the largest contract manufacturers of powdered automatic dishwasher detergent in North America. Their customers are attracted by their ability to manufacture and package their products cost effectively; as well as to their exacting quality standards. They use this buying power to offer all customers competitive pricing on chemicals and components, often below the cost that would be available with just one customer's volume.
Due to some restructuring, the team is now looking to add a new Accounting Clerk to the team. Below are more details about the position ->
Accounting Clerk Responsibilities: - Process and code vendor invoices for payment ensuring that proper authorization is obtained
- Match inventory invoices to receiving entries & and purchase orders. Check purchase orders and receipts for prices and quantity
- Work with suppliers and internal customers to resolve any invoice issues
- Generate weekly cheque run, match with correct invoices, manage cheque signing process and mail cheques to suppliers
- Support accounts receivable & collections process
- Ensure that the payments are applied timely and accurate and generate invoices on daily basis
- Contact overdue accounts on a weekly basis
- Generate weekly Wire/EFT payments to Suppliers
- Handle all vendor inquiries and ensure no production interruptions
- Reconcile vendor statements & related problem solving
- Process debit / credit memos as required
- Maintain up to date Supplier database in ERP system
- Prepare month end journal entries (e.g. invoice accruals, reconciling entries)
- Reconcile monthly the general ledger accounts under your responsibility (eg. A/P Trade, Unmatched Receipts, Accrued Payables)
- Run month end reports and put together monthly A/P monthly reporting package
- Provide and Implement process recommendations
- Provide back up for Junior/Intermediate Accounting Role as required
- Other accounting duties and Ad Hoc projects as required
Accounting Clerk Sizzle: - 401K + 6% match after 1 year
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Room for growth & great way to get your foot in the Accounting World
- Boss is very non-micro managerial, as long as you get your work done he is flexible with your hours
Accounting Clerk Qualifications:
- Accounting Diploma or Degree
- 1-year Accounts Payable experience desired
- ERP system knowledge is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Office software and strong knowledge of Excel
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communicating skills
- Accuracy, consistency and attention to details are essential