Accounting Clerk I

Compunnel, Inc.
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description


Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk I to support general accounting and compliance activities within a corporate accounting environment. This role involves performing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining financial records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions, and supporting compliance-related processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform general accounting activities, including preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc journal entries and support general accounting processes.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or irregularities in financial data.
  • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) guidelines, and internal policies.
  • Support compliance-related activities, including internal control processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of shared financial processes.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records and financial reports.
  • Conduct routine and moderately complex financial reviews and reconciliations.
  • Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and proper documentation of accounting activities.
  • Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret and apply accounting guidelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA certification or progress toward certification.
  • Experience with ERP systems or accounting software.
  • Experience with audit, compliance, or internal control processes.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Education: High School

Certification: CPA , Progress Toward

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Posted 2026-04-17

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