Description
Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist in Lake Zurich, IL. In this role, you will be integral to managing the company's general accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
What You'll Do
- Enter new customers into the accounting system and process customer billing and payments, including credits, payment reversals, and write-offs with management approval.
- Reconcile daily cash postings of all payments, including cash, credit cards, checks, wire transfers, and customer deposits.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Manage all accounts payable functions, including entering new vendors, processing invoices, and reconciling monthly vendor statements.
- Enter and maintain General Journal Entries under the direction of the CFO, including monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and other balance sheet items.
- Generate periodic reports, maintain files and documentation, and perform general accounting administrative duties.
- Maintain accounting-related email accounts and forward inquiries as needed.
- Assist with processing refunds and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Get
- Pay: 30 - 35/hr. based on experience
- Direct placement
- M-F 8am-4:30pm
- Health insurance, life, and dental coverage
- 401(k) plan with profit sharing
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 4 years of accounting clerk or specialist experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and interact professionally with employees, customers, and vendors
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Teamwork orientation and strong customer focus.
- Effective problem-solving abilities and dependability.
- Punctuality and excellent time management skills.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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