Accounting Specialist

at  Robert Half

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist in the Agriculture industry, based in Geneseo, Illinois. This role involves performing key accounting tasks and maintaining organized records within a team-centered environment.

• Review and verify invoices and check requests to ensure timely payment
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and expense reports
• Post journal entries and maintain withholding tax records and exemption certificates
• Consolidate and organize large volumes of data, ensuring accuracy at all times
• Prepare annual 1099 reporting and oversee monthly sales tax remittances
• Complete annual unclaimed property reporting
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable and General Ledger each month
• Use various accounting software systems to perform accounting functions
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data management and processing
• Maintain and update customer credit records efficiently and accurately.
• Proven expertise in Accounting Software Systems
• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)
• Familiarity with Form 1099
• Ability to Code Invoices and manage Approved Invoices
• Experience with 10 - Key Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of General Ledger management
• Experience in Journal Entry Preparation and Posting Journal Entries
• Proficient in Account Reconciliation
• Prior experience in the agriculture industry preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
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  All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources .
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