Accounting/Finance Associate

Mundelein, IL Open
SpectrumCareers is looking for Accounting/Finance Associate in Mundelein, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3872300040 is live since 2026-10-06 14:41:50.

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate to support a variety of financial operations, including payment processing, expense management, reconciliations, and financial analysis.


The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can manage in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide responsive and professional support to internal and external stakeholders regarding AP/AR, and accounting inquiries.
  • Monitor, prioritize, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, allocation, approvals, and timely payment.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve payment discrepancies.
  • Monitor invoice workflows and resolve items that are delayed, rejected, or require additional action.
  • Support invoice uploads, data entry, and resolution of processing issues.
  • Review and approve employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
  • Process ACH, wire, and check payments and ensure payment information is accurate and complete.
  • Assist with Sales & Use Tax reporting and related analysis.
  • Support outstanding check reviews, including voiding, reissuing, and escheatment activities.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • At least 1+ years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance.
  • Fundamental understanding of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues independently.
  • Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.


This opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting/finance professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment, is comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, and wants to build broader experience across accounts payable, payments, expense management, and accounting operations.

Required Skills