Accounting Specialist

at Insight Global in Antioch, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description The Accounting Specialist is to plan and oversee the accounting and purchasing tasks of the department. This includes negotiating contracts, assessing vendors, pricing, and quality to guarantee optimal success. The end goal is to establish and maintain a strong relationship with key suppliers to ensure the high quality of the product. Responsibilities: The Accounting & Purchasing Specialist will oversee a combination of the day-to-day duties outlined below in addition to longer-term projects that will be identified on an ongoing basis to help improve the overall level of service to our customers. Directly supervises department team. Manage workforce to provide service that meets customer and business demands. Interviews, hires, and trains employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Presents recommendations to management on short and long-term financial objectives and policies. Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ... learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field -1-4+ years of experience in accounting, with exposure to AP, AR, and general ledger functions -Hands-on experience with accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing, payment processing, and collections follow-up -Strong knowledge of account reconciliation practices, including bank and credit card reconciliations -Familiarity with payroll processing and expense tracking is a plus To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account