Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Robert Half, located in Franklin Park, IL. Robert Half is recognized globally as the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, expertly connecting highly qualified job seekers with opportunities at excellent companies. This Accounting Assistant position is deemed essential for supporting the daily financial operations of the company, specifically through ensuring accurate data entry, providing efficient administrative support, and offering reliable backup across critical accounts payable and receivable functions. The role is fundamental in maintaining the seamless flow of financial processes within the Accounting/Finance team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Franklin Park, IL
• Pay: $50000–$52000 yearly
• Team: Accounting/Finance team
• Mission: To support the daily financial operations of the company by executing accurate data entry, efficient administrative assistance, and dependable backup for accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Processing: Accurately perform the daily entry of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices directly into the ERP system, ensuring precision in all financial records.
• Document Management: Systematically organize and meticulously maintain the filing of various accounting documents and crucial records for easy retrieval and auditing.
• Vendor Remittances: Efficiently prepare and dispatch remittances to a diverse range of vendors and suppliers, supporting timely and accurate payments.
• Office Supply Inventory: Proactively manage the office supply inventory, which includes regularly ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels to ensure operational continuity.
• Financial Support: Provide critical backup support for Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry as required and assist with a variety of other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks assigned by the team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Early Career role, ideal for an individual who is organized, dependable, and thrives in a hands-on environment where accuracy and timeliness are paramount to daily operations.
• Experience: The role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of supporting daily financial operations through precise data entry and administrative assistance, with a focus on accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, and good written and verbal communication abilities for internal and external interactions. The capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team is also essential.
• Bonus: A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is considered a valuable asset. Additionally, proficiency with various ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is highly preferred.