Bookkeeper
Description
About the Role
A well-established automotive service and collision repair company in Chicago is hiring a Bookkeeper to keep the financial side of a growing operation accurate and organized. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, working closely with management and office staff to make sure invoices, payments, and records are correct and current. This role fits a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently, meets deadlines, and communicates clearly. Previous automotive or service-industry experience is a plus.
Core Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare and send customer invoices and track outstanding balances
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular schedule
- Record daily deposits and payments accurately
- Match vendor invoices to purchases and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare routine financial reports for management
- Support month-end close and assist with year-end documentation
- Organize and retain financial paperwork in an orderly system
- Flag errors, delays, or unusual transactions to management promptly
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounting support role
- Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and email
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Dependability and a professional attitude
- Preferred: previous automotive or service-industry experience
Benefits & Pay
- Compensation: competitive, based on experience
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace
- Training and professional development
- Benefits available for qualifying positions
Location: Chicago, IL. Full-time. Qualified candidates are invited to apply through the candidate portal, and The Employee Connect will follow up to discuss next steps and the opportunity in more detail.