Accounting Clerk in Barrington, Illinois at Swiss Automation Inc

Accounting Clerk

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk to ensure accurate accounting records while performing a variety of complex clerical and basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Process and match packing slips, purchase orders and invoices.
• Enter, balance, post, and file accounts payable invoices.
• Process weekly payroll for employees using ADP HRIS, ensuring accuracy in hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Utilize QuickBooks to record financial transactions, generate reports, and maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
• Prepare accounts payable check runs, mail payments and file remittances.
• Process invoices to customers and ensure accurate billing.
• Investigate and resolve A/P and A/R discrepancies.
• Process customer credit applications.
• Reconcile invoices and work to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review status of delinquent accounts and initiates collection action.
• Enter cash receipts, deposit, pull paid invoices.
• Provide back-up support to the receptionist and telephones.
• Perform other work-related activities as assigned by management team.

Position Requirements

• Physical ability to work requiring continuous sitting with frequent bending, twisting, and walking the entire shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs. occasionally.
• 2-5 years previous experience in bookkeeping functions of accounts payable and accounts receivable in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree or accounting courses are preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles.
• Proficient utilizing MS Office, QuickBooks Online and possess excellent typing and filing skills.
• Proficient utilizing HRIS (ADP/Paychex/etc.)
• Prior experience in Human Resources is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work self-directed.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Can-do attitude.
• Good attendance and performance work history.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplementary Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Starting rate: dependent on experience and skillset

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.