Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a semiconductor and electric components manufacturing organization in Dekalb, Illinois. This contract opportunity offers the potential for a long-term role and is ideal for an accounting specialist who can support both payables and receivables while maintaining accuracy in daily financial activity. The person in this role will work closely with the Controller and partner with internal teams and external vendors to keep transactions organized, compliant, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full invoice intake process by reviewing submissions, assigning appropriate accounting codes, and entering transactions accurately within required timelines.
• Coordinate approval workflows for vendor invoices to confirm expenses are authorized and aligned with company policy before payment is issued.
• Maintain accounts payable records by reconciling open items, comparing vendor statements, and correcting inconsistencies as they arise.
• Research billing and payment discrepancies, work through exceptions, and follow issues to resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for supplier and departmental questions related to invoices, payment status, and account activity.
• Support daily accounts receivable and accounting operations by recording financial data carefully and helping keep documentation current and audit-ready.
• Administer core accounts payable activities, including verifying supporting documents through three-way matching and entering approved vouchers into the accounting system.
• Process routine banking activity and complete month-end bank reconciliations to ensure cash records are accurate and balanced.
• Follow internal controls, accounting guidelines, and established procedures while assisting with additional finance-related tasks as needed.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting support role with hands-on exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Practical experience with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting systems to manage invoice and payment activity.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, invoice processing, and financial record maintenance.

• Ability to manage priorities independently, stay organized under deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to resolving transactional issues and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.