Accounting Clerk/Reception

CITY FOOD EQUIPMENT CO
Lombard, IL

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for a new opportunity where your talents will be put to work in an an environment that is family oriented and friendly, this may be the perfect position and company for you. Since 1985, City Food Equipment has been family owned and operated.
If you are motivated, detail oriented, and reliable, we are looking for you to be our Accounting Clerk.

As a seasoned Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for handling aspects of and accounts payable and assisting with accounts receivable. Specifically, with a high degree of accuracy, duties include invoicing , completing sales orders, entering payments received, balancing accounts, filing and other receivable functions. Accounts payable duties include completing payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices to maintain accounts payable records. as well as matching and entering invoices and all other various assigned duties. There are some overlapping duties.
This position also requires some reception duties including to answering phones, screening calls, taking messages.


Requirements

  • Must be able to answer phone and direct company calls on a daily basis
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably with accounts payable. (less experience with college degree will be considered with transcripts)
  • Working knowledge of Excel and data entry experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be able to multitask
  • Must be detail oriented and
  • Ability to read and speak English
  • Be able to file and organize paperwork-invoices
  • complete minor office projects
  • must be able to file, use a printer, scanner, computer entry system for invoices and MS outlook email

Hands-on experience with purchase order management and vendor on-boarding (new vendor setup) preferred.
Spanish speaking a plus

Key Responsibilities


Accounts Payable:

  • Process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices
  • Perform three-way matching (purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents)
  • Match invoices and enter data into the system
  • Complete payments and maintain accurate AP records


Additional Duties:

  • Answer and direct incoming calls, screen calls, and take messages
  • File and organize invoices and documentation
  • Assist with minor office projects and general administrative tasks


Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of accounting experience (accounts payable preferred)

    (Candidates with less experience may be considered with a relevant degree and transcripts)
  • Experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Working knowledge of three-way match processes
  • Balance vendor statements
  • Working knowledge of purchase order processes and new vendor setup procedures
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (Spanish is a plus)
  • Comfortable using office equipment (printer, scanner, phone systems)

Schedule - Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM, Full-Time! In Person Position

Pay $18-$20.00 per hour

Benefits

The company offers 3 PTO days after 90 days; 1 week of vacation after 1 year, 6 paid holidays. Other benefits include health, dental, and vision Insurances, IRA with a 3% company match after 90 days.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Posted 2026-05-17

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