Accounting Assistant/Project Accountant - Chicago, IL

We are a 72-year-old well-established family owned fence company looking for a motivated, trustworthy, and personable individual to join us. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a small team environment but be self-driven and on task. The position will focus on helping to maintain Accounts Receivable as well as supporting the Union and Payroll functions and the accounting department in general.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Create and process customer invoices, waivers of Lien, 702/03 forms and other forms necessary in order to receive payment and respond to all account receivable inquiries in a prompt manner.
  • Process monthly union reports and accurately track union pay rates and changes.
  • Assist with payroll time card entry and payroll check creation, certified payrolls, and EEO reports.
  • Initiate, track and maintain all records/files associated with collection activities for each account to include negotiated payment schedules, telephone call documentation and collection letters.
  • Post customer checks in accounting software system and operate bank check deposit scanner.
  • Research discrepancies to accurately process credits/debits to customer accounts as necessary.
  • Maintains all records, files, and customer information in our accounting system.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting preferred with 1+ year of experience in an administrative role
  • Ability to read and write English, with Spanish proficiency a plus
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and apply concepts of basic algebra.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Windows 10, Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel, have some knowledge of LCP Tracker and Textura, and quickly be able to learn other customer and project owner web portals.

Benefits:
  • Company Subsidized Health & Dental Insurance (United Healthcare) With Options
  • Free $30,000 Life Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
$17.00 to $22.00 /hour

How to Apply:
Email resume to [email protected]. Note job title in subject line.