Job Title: Junior Accountant/Accounting Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL (Near O'Hare Airport)
Pay Range: $26-29/hour
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Junior Accountant/Accounting Specialist. Our client located near O'Hare is looking for a Junior Accountant/Accounting Specialist to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking an individual that has experience with AP/AR and brings strong Microsoft Excel skills including filters and VLOOKUP. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage high-volume vendor payment activities for a large national network of business partners, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Maintain and update financial tracking reports, performing regular reviews to validate calculations, payment amounts, and outstanding obligations.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding activities, including collection and verification of required tax, banking, and compliance documentation.
- Review and process vendor banking updates, ensuring all changes are properly validated and documented prior to payment execution.
- Prepare payment requests, supporting schedules, and required documentation for submission through internal accounting and finance workflows.
- Collaborate with accounting teams to research payment inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and facilitate appropriate payment or credit adjustments.
- Monitor payment activity from initiation through completion, ensuring deadlines are met and outstanding items are proactively addressed.
- Utilize ERP and financial reporting tools to analyze revenue data, generate reports, and calculate incentive-based payments in accordance with established agreements.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to support efficient payment operations and process improvements.
- Assist with reporting, reconciliation, and audit support activities related to vendor payments and incentive programs.
Qualifications:
- Microsoft Excel (Filters, VLOOKUP)
- Accounts Payable Experience
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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