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Bookkeeper

CFS, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About The Company Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing organization looking to add a Bookkeeper to their team. The organization has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years and is seeking a candidate with a similar Bookkeeper background to join the team in this role.

Reasons To Work Here

Stable company – lots of longevity

Up to 15% bonus

Profit sharing

Strong medical / dental vision – 75% / 25%

401k match – up to 5%

Family feel – celebration of birthday

Competitive PTO

Close to President and CFO

Accounting Initiatives

Answer phone calls in operator queue.

Work closely with purchasing clerk using 3‑way matching process to review invoices, reconcile with purchase orders, clarify questions with vendors, process payments and research resolution regarding invoices.

Follow up on vendor invoice adjustments (credits) and requests for payments.

Post Cash Receipts – verify deposits, checks, wires, ACH, credit card payments and post to accounts receivable. Print credit card transactions, review documentation and record journal entries.

Enter petty cash payments, special document information and data from manually prepared checks into the computer system.

Maintain, update customer & vendor account data, contact, communication files.

Follow up on customer short pays, credits and payment promises. Work with sales department in resolving customer payment/credit issues.

Analyze credit card clearing, customer deposits and rectify irregularities.

Contact open account customers as necessary for required credit status information, investigate and verify data received and refer to supervisor for approval per policy.

Work closely with customer service regarding accounts receivable issues such as past due, short paid and skipped invoices and make appropriate collection calls.

Prepare weekly SLT reports.

Email or call customer accounts receivable that have aging of 45 days or more and keep supervisor informed of unusual collection problems.

Itemize balances in unvouchered accounts payable and notify appropriate supervisor about unsupported invoices.

Process accounts payable check run and upload all checks to bank for positive pay clearing.

Audit tariffs on container shipments from China and enter invoices in accounts payable. Backup for preparing tariff reports.

Maintain IIT spreadsheet.

Manage inventory of office supplies and order as needed.

Reconcile general ledger cash activity to bank statement and record adjustments.

Reconcile subsidiary ledger to general ledger for accounts receivable & accounts payable.

Identify and input general journal entries in addition to postings by MAS 200 modules.

Charge subsequent cash disbursements to the appropriate month with accruals.

Analyze and document account balance for certain balance sheet accounts.

Knowledgeable in running monthly financials & month end processes.

Knowledgeable in state/federal employment laws for regulatory requirements.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy and highly organized while multi-tasking.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a strong work ethic.

Provide administrative support for special projects.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education Some college courses or associate degree in accounting.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum of three years of accounting – accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and human resource administration experience. Good computer skills including integrated software programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Employment Type Full‑time

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Job Function Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Industries Accounting

Benefits Competitive salary range: $55,000 – $75,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and paid time off.

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