Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing team in Rosemont/ O`Hare suburbs, Illinois in a fully onsite contract-to-permanent role. This position supports day-to-day accounting and payroll activities, providing dependable assistance to a busy department that needs additional hands-on support. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable handling administrative accounting tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll activities for the local branch while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation

• Support accounts payable operations by reviewing invoices, coding charges, and preparing items for payment

• Perform bank reconciliations and help investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records

• Enter, update, and maintain payroll and accounting information within company systems such as ADP and related platforms

• Provide administrative support to senior accounting staff by organizing records, tracking deadlines, and responding to routine requests

• Assist with invoice matching, payment support, and other general accounting duties as business needs shift

• Work closely with the accounting team to help balance changing priorities and maintain smooth daily operations

Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of experience in accounting, payroll, or a related administrative support position

• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, including familiarity with ADP or similar payroll systems

• Working knowledge of accounts payable procedures, invoice coding, and bank reconciliation activities

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Flexibility to support a range of accounting and payroll responsibilities as priorities change

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or another operational business environment is preferred

• Ability to work fully onsite in Rosemont, IL

Compensation

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