Compensation: $24–$26 per hour, depending on experience, skill set and contract terms
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance available to LaSalle Network contractors
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Work Model: Fully Onsite
If you like balancing numbers, owning your workflow and driving cash flow, keep reading.
LaSalle Network is hiring an Accounting Specialist for a growing distribution company near Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an Accounting Specialist who enjoys supporting full-cycle accounting while taking strong ownership of credit and collections.
This Accounting Specialist will play a key role in accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting functions, with a primary focus on credit and collections. If you’re detail-oriented, confident communicating with customers and ready to grow, this Accounting Specialist role is a strong next step.
What’s the job?
- Manage accounts receivable processes, including billing and cash application
- Lead credit and collections efforts on past-due accounts
- Monitor AR aging reports and follow up to reduce outstanding balances
- Review and establish customer credit limits
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Support accounts payable processing and vendor communication
- Assist with journal entries and month-end close activities
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
What’s needed?
- 2+ years of Accounting Specialist or general accounting experience
- Experience with AR and AP processes
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work fully onsite in Buffalo Grove, IL
What’s in it for me?
- $24–$26/hour based on experience
- Medical, dental and vision insurance during the contract
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential
- Hands-on exposure to full-cycle accounting in a distribution environment
Ready to step into an Accounting Specialist role where you can own both accounting operations and collections strategy? Apply today!
Jessica Xiques
Accounting/Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.