Accounts Payable Clerk - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Accounts Payable Clerk - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Accounts Payable Clerk Role
Join Robert Half's prestigious client in Chicago, Illinois as an Accounts Payable Clerk. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to manage critical payroll and accounts payable functions within a dynamic organization focused on ministry and community impact. With a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $70,000, this role is perfect for seasoned accounting professionals seeking stability, growth, and exceptional benefits in the heart of the Windy City.
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. Robert Half's specialized recruiting professionals leverage proprietary AI technology to match top talent like you with exceptional opportunities faster than ever. If you're an expert in payroll processing, accounts payable, and financial reconciliation, this Chicago Accounts Payable Clerk job is your next career step.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management
• Process payroll for domestic and international employees, including specialized clergy staff, with unwavering accuracy and compliance to financial policies.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries tied to payroll activities and designations.
• Manage multi-state payroll inquiries, resolving issues swiftly to minimize disruptions.
Year-End and Compliance Tasks
• Oversee year-end processes, including reviewing and processing W-2s and 1099 forms for all constituents.
• Conduct systematic audits of payroll records, reconciling salary expenses, benefits, and related accounts.
• Collaborate closely with HR and benefits teams to align payroll data with organizational standards.
Accounts Payable Oversight
• Lead the full cycle of accounts payable, from vendor database maintenance to efficient payment processing.
• Maintain meticulous records for travel and expense reimbursements, ensuring full compliance with guidelines.
Support and Reporting
• Respond to financial inquiries from ministry constituencies with professionalism and timely guidance.
• Assist in annual audit preparations by compiling documents, generating reports, and supporting auditors.
Required Qualifications
To excel as an Accounts Payable Clerk with Robert Half's client, candidates must demonstrate:
- Proven expertise in accounting, finance, and payroll processing for domestic/international teams.
- Strong proficiency in journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-state payroll regulations.
- Hands-on experience with W-2/1099 forms, audits, and year-end financial tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail, independent problem-solving, and professional communication skills.
- Familiarity with vendor management, expense tracking, and financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP, or similar).
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with HR, benefits, and ministry teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; 3+ years of relevant experience required.
This role demands a self-starter who can handle complex financial transactions while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity—ideal for Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Chicago, IL.
Why Join Us?
Robert Half partners with leading organizations to deliver unmatched career opportunities. This position offers not just a job, but a rewarding career in Chicago's thriving finance sector. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including:
- Health & Dental: 100% paid for singles (with offsets for dependents).
- Life Insurance: $100K fully paid.
- Retirement: 7.5% of compensation automatically contributed to a vested 403(b) plan.
Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your skills in payroll audits, AP processing, and financial compliance make a real difference. Our proprietary AI-driven recruiting ensures you're placed in roles that match your expertise perfectly. Apply today for this full-time Accounts Payable Clerk position and elevate your career with Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States!
"Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster."
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
60,000 - 70,000 USD / yearly
60,000 - 70,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- Accounts Payable Managementintermediate
- Journal Entry Reconciliationintermediate
- W-2 and 1099 Processingintermediate
- Multi-State Payrollintermediate
- Payroll Auditsintermediate
- Vendor Database Maintenanceintermediate
- Financial Inquiries Resolutionintermediate
- Audit Preparationintermediate
- Expense Processingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Expertise in accounting and finance (experience)
- Experience with domestic and international payroll (experience)
- Proficiency in payroll systems and financial software (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy (experience)
- Ability to work independently and professionally (experience)
- Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations (experience)
- Experience with year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) (experience)
- Excellent collaboration skills with HR and benefits teams (experience)
- Audit preparation and reconciliation experience (experience)
- Compliance with financial policies and procedures (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process payroll for domestic and international employees, including clergy staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies
- Prepare and reconcile journal entries related to payroll activities and designations
- Handle year-end tasks such as reviewing and processing W-2s and 1099 forms for all constituents
- Manage multi-state payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly
- Collaborate with HR and benefits teams to ensure payroll data aligns with organizational policies and procedures
- Conduct systematic audits of payroll records and reconcile accounts related to salary expenses and benefits
- Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, including vendor database maintenance and payment processing
- Address financial inquiries from ministry constituencies and provide timely assistance or direction
- Assist with annual audit preparations, including gathering documents and running reports
- Maintain accurate records of travel and expense processing, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines
Benefits
- general: Health & Dental 100% paid for singles (offset for dependents)
- general: 100K life insurance paid
- general: 7.5% of compensation paid to 403(b) automatically vested
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Job Description
About the Accounts Payable Clerk Role
Join Robert Half's prestigious client in Chicago, Illinois as an Accounts Payable Clerk. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to manage critical payroll and accounts payable functions within a dynamic organization focused on ministry and community impact. With a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $70,000, this role is perfect for seasoned accounting professionals seeking stability, growth, and exceptional benefits in the heart of the Windy City.
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. Robert Half's specialized recruiting professionals leverage proprietary AI technology to match top talent like you with exceptional opportunities faster than ever. If you're an expert in payroll processing, accounts payable, and financial reconciliation, this Chicago Accounts Payable Clerk job is your next career step.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management
• Process payroll for domestic and international employees, including specialized clergy staff, with unwavering accuracy and compliance to financial policies.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries tied to payroll activities and designations.
• Manage multi-state payroll inquiries, resolving issues swiftly to minimize disruptions.
Year-End and Compliance Tasks
• Oversee year-end processes, including reviewing and processing W-2s and 1099 forms for all constituents.
• Conduct systematic audits of payroll records, reconciling salary expenses, benefits, and related accounts.
• Collaborate closely with HR and benefits teams to align payroll data with organizational standards.
Accounts Payable Oversight
• Lead the full cycle of accounts payable, from vendor database maintenance to efficient payment processing.
• Maintain meticulous records for travel and expense reimbursements, ensuring full compliance with guidelines.
Support and Reporting
• Respond to financial inquiries from ministry constituencies with professionalism and timely guidance.
• Assist in annual audit preparations by compiling documents, generating reports, and supporting auditors.
Required Qualifications
To excel as an Accounts Payable Clerk with Robert Half's client, candidates must demonstrate:
- Proven expertise in accounting, finance, and payroll processing for domestic/international teams.
- Strong proficiency in journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-state payroll regulations.
- Hands-on experience with W-2/1099 forms, audits, and year-end financial tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail, independent problem-solving, and professional communication skills.
- Familiarity with vendor management, expense tracking, and financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP, or similar).
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with HR, benefits, and ministry teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; 3+ years of relevant experience required.
This role demands a self-starter who can handle complex financial transactions while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity—ideal for Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Chicago, IL.
Why Join Us?
Robert Half partners with leading organizations to deliver unmatched career opportunities. This position offers not just a job, but a rewarding career in Chicago's thriving finance sector. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including:
- Health & Dental: 100% paid for singles (with offsets for dependents).
- Life Insurance: $100K fully paid.
- Retirement: 7.5% of compensation automatically contributed to a vested 403(b) plan.
Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your skills in payroll audits, AP processing, and financial compliance make a real difference. Our proprietary AI-driven recruiting ensures you're placed in roles that match your expertise perfectly. Apply today for this full-time Accounts Payable Clerk position and elevate your career with Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States!
"Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster."
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
60,000 - 70,000 USD / yearly
60,000 - 70,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll Processingintermediate
- Accounts Payable Managementintermediate
- Journal Entry Reconciliationintermediate
- W-2 and 1099 Processingintermediate
- Multi-State Payrollintermediate
- Payroll Auditsintermediate
- Vendor Database Maintenanceintermediate
- Financial Inquiries Resolutionintermediate
- Audit Preparationintermediate
- Expense Processingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Expertise in accounting and finance (experience)
- Experience with domestic and international payroll (experience)
- Proficiency in payroll systems and financial software (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy (experience)
- Ability to work independently and professionally (experience)
- Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations (experience)
- Experience with year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) (experience)
- Excellent collaboration skills with HR and benefits teams (experience)
- Audit preparation and reconciliation experience (experience)
- Compliance with financial policies and procedures (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process payroll for domestic and international employees, including clergy staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies
- Prepare and reconcile journal entries related to payroll activities and designations
- Handle year-end tasks such as reviewing and processing W-2s and 1099 forms for all constituents
- Manage multi-state payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly
- Collaborate with HR and benefits teams to ensure payroll data aligns with organizational policies and procedures
- Conduct systematic audits of payroll records and reconcile accounts related to salary expenses and benefits
- Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, including vendor database maintenance and payment processing
- Address financial inquiries from ministry constituencies and provide timely assistance or direction
- Assist with annual audit preparations, including gathering documents and running reports
- Maintain accurate records of travel and expense processing, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines
Benefits
- general: Health & Dental 100% paid for singles (offset for dependents)
- general: 100K life insurance paid
- general: 7.5% of compensation paid to 403(b) automatically vested
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