Accounting Staff (AR) | Japanese food company

Japanese Food Wholesaler in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is seeking a candidate for an Accounting Staff (AR) position.

<Job Description>

• Processes withdrawals in accordance with financial policies and procedures
• Daily financial processing including reviewing, classifying and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to ensure all invoices and payments are posted
• Reconcile vendor accounts to monthly transaction statements, verifying and investigating any discrepancies
• Prepare detailed reports of accounts payable status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understand compliance issues related to accounts payable processing (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Review invoices and update company database
• Monitor and verify payments with vendors in a timely manner
• Review AP balances and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Create and maintain vendor files and 1099’s on company database
• Create and upload daily banking reports
• Support accounts receivable operations and monthly close
• Other duties as assigned by manager

<Requirements>

• Basic level of English (required) and basic level of Japanese (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related field preferred
• 2+ years of AR experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft NAV system preferred