Posted 3 weeks ago

Accounts Payable Assistant

Company: TransChicago Truck Group
Category: Accounting/Finance

 Elmhurst

Type: Full Time

TransChicago Truck Group is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their accounting team. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices across our multiple dealership locations while also providing support at our front desk as a receptionist. Compensation: $22-$27/hr. Benefits: Medical Insurance; Vision Insurance; Dental Insurance; Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) with company match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Sick Time; Paid Holidays; and additional voluntary benefits.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile statements, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support annual 1099 filing and year-end audits as needed.
  • Assist with posting journal entries.
  • Maintain accurate files per company policy and accounting standards.
  • Manage multi-line phone system: answer, screen, and route calls appropriately.
  • Greet and direct internal and external visitors.
  • Support month-end close process.
  • Process USPS and inter-company mail.
  • Provide general assistance with HR administrative tasks as needed, such as interview scheduling or onboarding.
  • Order office supplies and coordinates office equipment maintenance when needed.
  • Assist the accounting team and other departments with projects and duties as assigned.