Bookkeeper

Job Title: BookkeeperJob Description

As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, with a focus on accounts payable and receivable, as well as month-end duties. You will predominantly engage in invoicing customers, while also handling data entry tasks such as bill processing, bank reconciliations, and credit card management. Additionally, you will generate adhoc reports using QuickBooks and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Perform month-end duties including data entry, bank reconciliations, and credit card management.

• Invoice customers accurately and efficiently.

• Generate adhoc financial reports using QuickBooks and Excel.

• Explain the accounting cycle and articulate debit/credit account processes.

• Handle shipping and inventory processes, with training available for those willing to learn.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Experience with QuickBooks for managing financial data.

• Strong understanding of bank reconciliation and invoicing processes.

• Ability to explain and apply the accounting cycle, particularly debits and credits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of shipping and logistics is a plus, but not required.

• Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry is beneficial.

Work Environment

This family-owned, family-oriented company offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for upward mobility. Employees enjoy benefits such as employee lunches, a 3% 401(k) match, dental, vision, and medical insurance with a monthly contribution, and nine paid holidays, sometimes more if holidays fall near weekends. Vacation starts at two weeks in the first three years, increasing to three weeks and then four. There is also a yearly bonus of up to a month's salary, based on individual and company performance. Continued paid education is encouraged and supported.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.