Accounting and Office Support Specialist in Chicago, Illinois at Hymans Auto Supply Co

Hyman’s Auto Supply Co. is a family-owned business celebrating 99 years in business. Our company includes three businesses spanning retail, distribution, and manufacturing. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting and Office Support Specialist to join our corporate office.

This position reports directly to the Office Manager and supports daily accounting and administrative operations.

• Manage accounts receivable for two businesses using separate accounting systems.
• Prepare deposits, handle payments, and balance accounts.
• Receive purchase orders into the appropriate system.
• Match vendor invoices to statements to support accounts payable.
• Assist the Office Manager and back-office team with other administrative and accounting tasks as needed.

Below are some requirements for this position. If you believe you are a good fit, but do not posses all below requirements, we still urge you to apply!

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on accounts receivable experience, including posting payments, reviewing customer balances, and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Experience preparing deposits, handling cash and checks, and balancing accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with payments, invoices, and accounting records.
• Ability to work across two businesses using separate accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, and filtering.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills when working with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior QuickBooks experience, including entering transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Previous A/P experience
• Previous accounting or office experience in a distribution, wholesale, or automotive business.
• Accounting or bookkeeping coursework