Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Bloomington, Illinois in a Contract to Permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial operations across receivables, payables, payroll, and general ledger activities. The role is 100% onsite and supports accurate reporting, timely transaction processing, and strong coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly customer billing activities, issue invoices and statements, record incoming payments, and address account-related questions promptly.

• Oversee accounts receivable tracking, including aging analysis and maintenance of deposit-related accounting records.

• Process vendor invoices with accurate coding and approval verification, prepare payment documentation, and coordinate disbursements once authorized.

• Reconcile supplier statements, maintain vendor master data, prepare annual 1099 reporting, and assist with banking activity such as transfers and wire requests.

• Administer biweekly payroll for approximately 30 employees, including manual review of hourly time records, overtime calculations, differential pay, and paid leave tracking.

• Prepare payroll checks and direct deposit files, post payroll-related journal entries, and complete tax deposits along with required withholding and benefit payments.

• Handle recurring and ad hoc general ledger entries, perform bank reconciliations, and support monthly close reporting for leadership review.

• Compile financial schedules and supporting documentation for audits, budgeting activities, capital asset record maintenance, and required state reporting.

• Work with an external software provider to resolve accounting system issues and support updates or enhancements as needed.

The salary range for this position is $24/hr. to $25/hr.. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

• Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a detail-oriented accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and monthly bank reconciliation processes.
• Hands-on payroll experience, including full-cycle processing, payroll tax reporting, and year-end forms such as W-2s and 1099s.
• Ability to manage monthly billing, cash application, and open item reporting with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Familiarity with banking transactions, including transfers, wires, and related accounting entries.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets used for payroll, reporting, and daily financial processing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to respond to employee, customer, and vendor inquiries effectively.