Accounting Clerk at HARRIS & HARRIS LTD – Chicago, Illinois

Harris & Harris has over 50 years of experience in customer care and revenue recovery, specializing in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets. We’re looking for friendly, professional, and motivated Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting & Finance team. If you’re looking for a company that embraces the principles of respect, compassion and trust, please apply with us today!

Accounting Clerk

Schedule: Regular business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Location: must be local to Chicago, IL and report on-site daily to our office in Downtown Chicago

Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 annually

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

At Harris & Harris, we truly care about each employee’s health, wellness, financial stability, and education. We are proud to offer each employee the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances from premium providers401K with matchingCompany paid Accident and Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, EAP, and Travel AssistanceTuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more.DAY TO DAY

Responsible for downloading data and updating the daily NSF log Responsible for entering clients’ daily remittance ACHs on the bank site Record the Company credit card transactions (Citibank and Amex) Function as a back-up to Accounts Payable, including daily remittance process (EFTs, etc.) Function as a back-up to Accounts Receivable Back-up person to generate daily Projected Fee Reports Collaborate with other departments (e.g., IT, Operations, Payment Processing) in this professional services environment to monitor transactions help promote automation and process efficiencies Evaluate and document accounting and operational procedures and set/maintain standards and controls Utilize multiple computer systems/programs Identify and research any other problems/errors and bring resolutions to leadership immediately Perform other duties and tasks as assigned including but not limited to Unclaimed Property, etc.

WHAT YOU MUST POSSESS

Must Have:

High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience with Columbia Ultimate Business Systems (CUBS) and/or Genesys Latittude is a plus Basic knowledge of accounting/related processes 1-2 years of collections agency, accounts payable or financial service industry experience preferred Must possess critical thinking and problem solving skills Must possess strong integrity and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Must be able to work and communicate well with others Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative to carry out additional responsibilities Must be detail-oriented and accurate Excellent customer service skills and experienced in handling challenging situations (internal or external clients) Ability to work both independently and with a team Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)WHY HARRIS & HARRIS?

Harris & Harris is a premier, full-service revenue recovery firm headquartered and founded in Chicago, IL. Founded in 1968, we have been in business for more than 50 years, and we specialize in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets.

The family business Sam Harris started is now a firm of more than 500 hundred employees including collections professionals and customer care representatives who employ the latest technology and best ethical practices to help businesses recover revenue and provide world class customer service.

We take pride in knowing what it takes to turn a call from "average" to "excellent." We have been delighting clients and customers for decades thanks to our outstanding employees. They make the difference every day, shift, and call and transform challenges into victories.

At Harris & Harris, we’re proud to be an organization where everyone is welcome and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re passionate about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture focuses on our employees and we look for opportunities to recognize and celebrate together. We are an organization that cares about our people. From monthly activities, bonuses and contests, to competitive wages and benefits, we foster an environment where we employees feel valued.

We also are an organization that believes in the power of giving back. Our internal cross functional committee, Harris Cares, guides our philanthropic activities. We have partnered with organizations such as One Warm Coat, Greater Chicago Food Depository, American Cancer Society, Bright Pink, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), and Operation Stars and Stripes. Most recently we have partnered with local schools and charitable organizations to give back to our communities including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, A Just Harvest, and R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary School.

At Harris & Harris, everyone is important, and one person can make a difference for their colleagues, for our clients, and for our company. We look forward to hearing from you!

Harris & Harris is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws