Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk: Dixon, Illinois
Our customer in Dixon, Illinois is seeking motivated individuals to join their growing team. As a Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for the tracking of all financial transactions and verifying, allocating, and posting details of the business transactions. This position would also be required to maintain a close and highly responsive relationship with the bookkeeping supervisor, president, managers and staff.
Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk:
Payroll
- Processes weekly Payroll, PR Taxes, 401(k) information, Flex Fund, Annual Tax Reports, W-2’s, PR rate change process and update tax information and software update. Monthly tax reports for state unemployment, HRA & HSA.
Accounts Payable
- Review vendor invoices, organize and enter vendor invoices, process vendor invoices, track Sub-Consultant invoices, file paid invoices, process 1099 Tax Form, and set up new vendors.
Accounts Receivable
- Process billings/invoicing, client payments, prepare daily deposits, update, and distribute project information to managers. Update projects in the computer such as moving time, closing projects and setting up for billing, and Handle collection letters.
General Ledger
- Post monthly from all modules to GL, check balances, post misc. monthly entries. Month End & Year End Processing – Balance books at month, quarter, and year end. Gather new deduction information and enter into the computer each year. Prepare monthly information for President. Prepare information for accountants/audits. Work up IDOT overhead factor. Take care of SAM account. Move files for each year end.
Accounting Software
- Be able to set up Dashboards and workflows with given software. Be able to work with EXCEL spread sheets.
Miscellaneous Duties
- Waivers of Lien, annual employee benefits information and confirmation requests such as verification of employment forms. Perform related duties as assigned.
Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk Requirements and Qualifications:
- 2-5 years’ experience with AP/AR and payroll processes.
- High School Diploma minimum depending on experience. Two or four-year accounting degree preferred.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented and able to prioritize.
- Good data entry skills.
- Familiarity with the general principles of accounting.
- A strong understanding of math and numbers. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Publisher). Deltek VantagePoint Software
Pay for Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk: Starting at $21-$31/hour based on experience.
Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk Benefits:
- Health/Vison/Dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
- Disability Coverage.
- Paid weekly.
- Direct deposit.
- Paid training.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm.
Hughes Resources is a full-service human resources agency located in Freeport, Dixon, and Rockford, Illinois, and Monroe and Beloit, Wisconsin. We are a growing company that values knowledge, professionalism, and respect! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. We offer competitive pay rates and the ability to opt into our health insurance plan. Visit us online to complete an application today. Learn more.
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