Now Hiring in Waukegan, ILBookkeeper - Fully Onsite, Contract to Hire

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and task-focused Bookkeeper to join our growing company. The ideal candidate will handle various bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit review and analysis, and month-end closing processes. Our company prides itself on a close-knit and friendly work environment, where we take good care of our employees with parties, goodies, and early release days. We offer a flexible start time between 7-10am and accommodate appointments, kid issues, and weather-related concerns.

ResponsibilitiesHandle accounts payable tasks such as matching, cutting checks, and ACH transactions.Manage accounts receivable by sending invoices through the portal, receiving and matching payments (physical/ACH/credit card), light collections, coordinating past dues, processing refunds, down payments, and setting up credit cards for new customers.Conduct credit review and analysis, and set up credit for established customers.Work with various portals including FEDEX, UPS, and banking/credit card portals.Give approval for month-end closing once books are ready for the third-party accounting firm.Essential SkillsProficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable.Experience in bookkeeping, credit review and analysis.Ability to manage month-end closing processes.Strong task and detail orientation with the ability to handle urgent tasks in a timely manner.Experience with AccountMate software.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in the manufacturing industry is a plus but not required.Familiarity with banking, credit card, and shipping portals.Candidates from the service industry tend to excel in this role.Work Environment

This position is fully in-office located in Waukegan. The work environment includes a flexible start time between 7-10am and accommodations for appointments, kid issues, and weather-related concerns. The team consists of approximately 50 people, mostly in the warehouse, with 10-12 in the office. You will be working closely with customer service, operations, and the shipping team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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