Accounting Assistant
Creative Financial Staffing
Oak Brook, IL · Posted November 10, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Accounting Assistant looking to grow within company. Great opportunity to work with supportive and empowering leadership team.
Why Work for the Company:
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home
Work life balance
Mentorship Program
Stock Options
Top notch benefits, 401k, mat/pat leave, healthcare, unlimited PTO
Responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant:
Reviews invoices, makes copies of invoices and sends to appropriate departments for approval.
Reviews all check requests, date-stamps, and invoices.
Matches invoices and determines account coding.
Inputs all vendor invoices in system.
Receives cash items and third-party payments; posts and reconciles payments to ledgers
Reviews credit balances, refunds, adjustments, and claim denials; reconciles, corrects, and applies adjustments to billing records.
Balances daily batches and reports; prepares income reports and statistics; distributes reports.
Experience Preferred of the Accounting Assistant:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Also, two years professional work experience in accounts payable/receivables and/or payroll or combination of education and training that provides the required experience.
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