Accounting Assistant

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Accounting Assistant opportunity that reports into our TapeCase division located in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

At TapeCase, we design, convert, manufacture, and distribute highly engineered adhesive tape products. We add value to the highly engineered products we sell by enhancing their delivered formats by offering expansive tape converting services to provide a custom tape solution for nearly any application. Learn more about us here.  

You will perform routine accounting activities such as entering data, reviewing/coding/verifying transactions, and posting journal entries. 

Responsibilities 

• Enter customer payments into ERP system(s)
• Identify payment discrepancies and determines proper handling of short-pay (i.e. write-off or pass along information to Collections for follow-up with customer)
• Reconcile daily transaction reports to bank totals to prepare for monthly cash reconciliation
• Complete sales invoice billing daily and distribute invoices through proper channels
• Prepare daily deposit information for scanning into Document Imaging system
• Review, code and post vendor invoices into the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records regarding expenses
• Assist in the month-end closing process
• Respond to internal and external inquires regarding accounts payable and/or accounts receivable

PERKS & BENEFITS  

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 1+ years of related experience and/or training. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED)
• Strong computer and experience working within Microsoft programs including Excel
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication both verbal and written

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