Accounts Receivable Clerk / Accounting Assistant (2years Experience Required)

Job description: Company Overview R2D2 Support Services Co., Inc. DBA Mosquito Squad Chicago is dedicated to providing effective pest control solutions that help families enjoy their outdoor spaces mosquito-free. Since 2005, we have served over 300,000 properties across the United States with innovative treatments and exceptional service, focusing on safety and environmental responsibility. Job Overview We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk / Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, researching discrepancies, and making sure accounts balance. You'll work with customer payments, reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting activities while supporting the day-to-day needs of the office. You won't be expected to know our processes on day one. We provide hands-on training, written procedures, and ongoing support as you learn the role. As your knowledge grows, you'll be expected to work independently, recognize discrepancies, research issues, and take ownership of finding solutions. What You'll Do Process and reconcile daily customer payments and bank deposits Reconcile credit card and ACH transactions Review customer accounts and research payment discrepancies Handle returned or failed payments, refunds, credits, adjustments, disputes, and chargebacks Maintain payment, reconciliation, and account-related reports Review reports for accuracy and investigate discrepancies Assist with month-end reconciliations and other accounting activities Maintain organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation Communicate professionally with customers and internal team members Provide general front-office support, including assisting visitors, vendors, and deliveries as needed Assist with other accounting and administrative responsibilities as assigned Experience Previous accounts receivable, bookkeeping, accounting assistant, or similar experience is preferred. QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred. A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Candidates should be comfortable working with spreadsheets beyond basic data entry, including: VLOOKUP or similar lookup functions PivotTables Formulas such as SUM, IF, COUNTIF, and SUMIF Sorting and filtering larger data sets Comparing and reconciling information between reports Identifying duplicates and discrepancies Working across multiple worksheets Advanced Excel expertise isn't required, but you should be comfortable using Excel regularly and learning additional functions as needed. We're also looking for someone with strong attention to detail, basic math skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities. You should be comfortable learning different software systems, following written procedures, taking notes during training, asking questions when needed, and applying what you've learned to new situations. Training & Our Work Environment Every company has its own processes, and we will train you on ours. You'll receive hands‑on training, written procedures and reference materials, and support from the team as you learn. Questions are encouraged, problem‑solving is valued, and once you understand our processes, thoughtful ideas for improving them are welcome. We take accuracy seriously, but we also believe there should still be room for a sense of humor and an enjoyable team environment. Benefits & Perks Eligible full‑time employees may have access to: Competitive hourly compensation Health insurance benefits 401(k) retirement plan with company Safe Harbor matching contribution Paid time off Paid holidays Consistent full‑time schedule Hands‑on training and ongoing professional development Opportunity to expand accounting knowledge and responsibilities If you enjoy working with numbers, solving discrepancies, and getting things to balance-and you're looking for a team that will train and support you while expecting you to take ownership as you grow-we'd like to hear from you. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required) Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Lemont, IL 60439 (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr R2D2 Support Services