39131 | Bookkeeper, Part Time

Added - 08/22/26

39131 | Bookkeeper, Part Time

Accounting/Finance

Chicago, Illinois | Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Part-Time Bookkeeper
Location: Chicago, IL (River North)
Pay Range: $27/HR (Based on experience & qualifications)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Role Overview:
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Part-Time Bookkeeper with our client, a well-established real estate investment and property management company located in Chicago's River North neighborhood. This is a 4-month contract opportunity with potential to become full-time. The position is 100% onsite , 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required.

The Part-Time Bookkeeper will primarily support Accounts Payable and general accounting functions, including invoice processing, GL coding, check runs, vendor inquiries, and account reconciliations.

Part-Time Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices to confirm amounts are accurate and properly approved
• Enter vendor invoices accurately and consistently
• Assist with AP and GL coding
• Import invoices into the accounting system
• Prepare system reports and supporting documentation for approval
• Process weekly check runs using blank check stock for owner's signature
• Mail checks weekly with payment stubs as required
• Respond to vendor questions and inquiries
• Assist with reconciling vendor accounts
• Maintain organized documentation by property/entity
• Support accounting activities across seven managed properties
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous bookkeeping experience required
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE required
• Excellent data entry skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate documentation by entity
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the AP process
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable communicating with team members and obtaining invoice approvals as needed
• Microsoft Excel experience required
• Real estate, property management, or construction accounting experience is a plus

If you or anybody you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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