Accounting Bookkeeper - Temporary

Accounting Administrator This entry-level Accounting Administrator role offers a strong starting point for a career in accounting, administration, or business operations. The position focuses on supporting day-to-day accounting and office activities, including accounts payable, purchase orders, billing, and general office coordination. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable balancing accounting, administrative, and customer service responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Maintain organized accounting files and documentation for easy retrieval and audit readiness.

Support month-end reporting and assist with administrative accounting tasks as needed.

Set up new vendors and maintain current vendor information in the system.

Assist with customer invoicing and billing activities to ensure accurate and timely billing.

Track customer payments and maintain detailed payment records.

Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.

Greet visitors and provide professional front-office support to create a positive first impression.

Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating office activities and calendars.

Manage office supplies and maintain administrative records to support smooth office operations.

Coordinate office lunches, celebrations, and company events to support team engagement.

Provide general administrative support to leadership and office staff as needed.

Use ERP systems and office management tools to perform daily accounting and administrative tasks.

Essential Skills Ability to perform accounts payable tasks, including invoice entry, matching, and payment tracking.

Experience or familiarity with purchase orders, including creation, processing, and monitoring.

Proficiency in invoice processing, billing, and payment tracking activities.

Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to handle office coordination and office administration responsibilities.

Comfort with answering phones, providing phone support, and offering professional customer service.

Capability to perform order entry and maintain accurate record keeping.

Basic bookkeeping knowledge to support accounting functions.

Ability to communicate clearly and speak good English.

Willingness to balance accounting, administrative, and customer service responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Interest in starting a career in accounting, administration, or business operations.

Eagerness to learn and develop new skills in accounting and office management.

Comfort using office management tools and software to support daily operations.

Professional interpersonal skills to interact with vendors, customers, visitors, and internal staff.

Work Environment This role is fully onsite in a newer office environment and supports a manufacturing-focused organization. The position involves working closely with leadership and office staff in a supportive, team-oriented setting. You will use ERP systems, office management tools, and standard office equipment to complete daily accounting and administrative tasks. The workday requires frequent multitasking, shifting between accounting duties, vendor communication, phone support, and office coordination. The environment offers broad exposure to accounting, purchasing, and office administration, as well as opportunities for long-term growth within the organization and direct collaboration with company leadership.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Employee Assistance Program; Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.