Accounting Clerk | PT

Accounting Clerk | PT Northern IL HQ Office - Chicago, IL 60646 Overview Salary Range $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Office Hours Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Finance Description Hourly Rate: $18-22 per hour Shift: Office Hours Hours: 24 hours per week/scheduled based on business needs If you believe in enjoying your workdays, having balance in your life, being rewarded for strong performance, and getting opportunities to learn and grow, we'd love to talk to you about joining our family. We offer competitive compensation that includes: Pay differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts Generous paid time off (PTO) program plus paid time for catastrophic illness Paid life insurance Medical, dental, and vision benefits Excellent 401(k) program with company match Tuition reimbursement program Discounted Forum-wear Discounted prescription & OTC purchase program Click here for detailed benefit information For more than 50 years, we've served those who cannot care for themselves and the heroes who care for them. Join us in helping long-term care facilities improve resident care by making medications easier. We're a diverse, yet close-knit, team of hard workers committed to using technology and Lean Six Sigma to improve quality, eliminate unnecessary work, and support an employee-driven culture. Join one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois while making a real difference in people's lives. Qualifications What you'll do as an Accounting Clerk Daily sorting/printing of incoming Accounts Payable mail and email, respectively Proper coding, data entry, and invoice processing in Accounts Payable software Filing, maintaining, and organizing Accounts Payable records Responding to vendor inquiries and requests regarding payments Vendor account reconciliation as needed Maintaining appropriate records for future reference Responsible for posting and account reconciliation of daily cash receipts and bank deposits Responsible for posting and reconciling customer debit/credit notes including but not limited to fees, write-offs, refunds, and payroll deductions Identify, research, and resolve unmatched, short, or missing payments as well as credit balances using the appropriate available resources Process and maintain appropriate records related to cash receipts in a timely manner Researching requested documents and providing assistance to AP, AR and Finance Teams as needed Working on projects involving spreadsheets and databases, reviewing data and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes Reconciling and reporting discrepancies found in records Complying with all applicable company policies and procedures Complying with rules and regulations governing state and federal payer programs Other duties as assigned What we need: High school diploma or equivalent, with some college level credits in business/accounting courses required; Bachelor's degree preferred Understands basic accounting principles Ability to learn and utilize Accounting software Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Strong attention to detail Intermediate typing or data entry skill level Self-motivated; able to keep track of due dates, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines Highly organized and must effectively function in a fast-paced environment Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Physical ability to access all necessary files