Assistant Accounting I
Spherion (Chicago North, Illinois)

TITLE:             Assistant Accounting I

LOCATION:    Buffalo Grove, IL

DURATION:    5 months

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILL SETS

 

Must be US Citizen, Perm Resident or EAD ONLY- NO CORP-to-CORP

Necessary Skills (Must Have):

HS Diploma or equivalent2 years of experience in General Ledger, A/P, A/RProficient in Microsoft Office toolsMS Excel: Basic formulas, data entryMS Word: Correspondence Letters  Experience working with proprietary database systems (SAP preferred)

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs simple to moderate financial and operational analysis of payables transactions to ensure proper controls over company liabilities. Reconciles discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices to allow completion of payment processes on a timely basis. Interfaces with suppliers and internal payment service providers to reconcile payables balances to prevent credit holds and support the flow of required goods and services.

 

·         Processes and maintains vendor invoices, contract bookings, customer invoices/credits, and other accounting related documents. This person will assist with billing.

 

·         Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from more skilled accounting support staff or supervisor. Any deviations from normal procedure are cleared by the supervisor.

 

·         Coordinates with corporate and field finance teams to assist in the preparation of accounting and operating reports based on detailed instructions or simple procedures.

 

·         Provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers based on timely and accurate feedback to appropriate questions relative to assigned duties.

 

·         May provide general office support to branch personnel by filing invoices, and customer invoices.