Description If you have strong accounting skills and enjoy doing group work, you may be an excellent fit for this Bookkeeper position that requires interpersonal skills. This Countryside, Illinois based Bookkeeper role is being offered as a long-term contract / contract position. Robert Half is seeking an organized Bookkeeper with experience and a can-do attitude to join a growing team at a dynamic company. Find out more about this available role! If you have experience with A/P, A/R, General ledger, and financial reporting, then this may be the right Bookkeeper role for you.Key responsibilities
Arrange financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
Outline Accounts Receivable invoices, reviewing payments received, and record deposits
Preside over an efficient system to track financial transactions and define policies and procedures for bookkeeping
Support quality archived records by filing documents
Appease accounts by balancing entries
Oversee accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
Conduct and manage the general ledger Requirements - Previous experience as a Bookkeeper preferred
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
Proven knowledge of General Accounting
Practical knowledge of journal entries
Wide ranging experience with Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel experience highly desired
Bookkeeping experience desired
Foundational knowledge in Excel Formulas
Command of Accounts Payable (AP)
Well-founded grasp of general ledger
Quality experience with accruals
Strong familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR)
General familiarity with month end closings
Previous experience using accounting software
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .