Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate – Contract (3+ Months)

Location: Vernon Hills, IL (Northern Suburbs)

Employment Type: Contract – 3+ Months (Potential for Extension)

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite initially, transitioning to 2 days onsite per week

About the Opportunity

Ascendo Resources is partnering with a great, growing organization in Vernon Hills, IL, seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join its team on a 3+ month contract basis.

This individual will play an important role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and sales tax filings.

The organization operates with a lean accounting team and outsources more complex accounting functions, allowing this individual to focus on hands-on operational accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work in a collaborative, growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable , including processing approximately 500 vendor invoices annually, maintaining vendor records, processing payments, and collecting W-9 forms.
• Handle Accounts Receivable , including generating customer invoices, tracking payments, and processing bank deposits.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review, code, and reconcile employee expense reports using QuickBooks and Expensify.
• Prepare and manage monthly sales tax filings.
• Create and maintain Excel reports and assist with financial reporting as needed.
• Support general ledger maintenance and day-to-day accounting activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks, recordkeeping, and document management as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations required.
• QuickBooks experience required; QuickBooks Desktop strongly preferred.
• Experience with sales tax reporting and filings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily accounting responsibilities.
• Experience with Expensify is a plus; training will be provided.
• Experience with AvaTax is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a growing, well-established organization with a collaborative team environment.
• Take ownership of essential accounting functions and contribute directly to daily operations.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, transitioning to just 2 days onsite per week.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting within a lean team.
• 3+ month contract opportunity with potential for extension.

Apply Today

If you're an accounting professional with strong QuickBooks, AP/AR, and reconciliation experience looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to connect!

Ascendo Resources is actively interviewing qualified candidates for this position. Apply today to learn more!