Accounting Specialist

Posted 3 days ago

sterling engineeringWestchester (IL)

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Other Accounting Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$65-70 K yearly

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About the role

Accounting Specialist (A/P and A/R focus) Westchester, IL Hybrid schedule Direct Hire $65-70K yearly🚀 Ready to Make an Impact in a Growing, Employee-Owned Company? Sterling is looking for an experienced AR/AP Specialist to join our team! As an employee-owned company and award-winning technical and engineering staffing leader, we believe our people are our greatest asset — and we want you to have a stake in our success. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, variety in their day, and being a key part of the financial operations of a growing organization.

💼 What You’ll Do:

Manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities
Process customer invoices, vendor invoices, payments, and account adjustments
Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections
Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate customer and vendor records
Support Positive Pay, 1099 reporting, and banking activities
Assist with payroll backup, timesheet processing, and new hire reporting
Participate in month-end and year-end close activities
Support accounting and operational projects as needed⭐ What We’re Looking For3–5 years of AR, AP, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Experience with ERP/accounting systems🙌 Why Sterling?
We're employee-owned — so your success matters. Our culture is competitive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, with opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to the organization.
If you're looking for a role where your work is noticed, your ideas matter, and you can grow with the company, we'd love to hear from you!📩 Apply today or reach out to learn more!

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