Accounting Clerk

Hybrid Accounting Clerk - Aurora, IL

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an accounting professional for a hybrid Accounting Clerk opportunity in Aurora, IL. This role is ideal for someone with at least one year of accounting experience who is looking to grow in a supportive environment. Training is onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule.

What you'll do
• Support daily accounting functions such as data entry, basic journal entries, invoice processing, and reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close by gathering documentation and preparing simple schedules
• Use Excel to organize data, create pivot tables, and run basic lookups
• Enter transactions and support routine tasks in SAP (training provided if needed)
• Work with AP/AR teams to resolve straightforward discrepancies
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with audit requests

What you bring
• At least one year of accounting-related experience (internships count)
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• SAP exposure or experience is a plus, not required
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, sorting/filtering)
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Schedule and workstyle
• Training: Onsite in Aurora
• After training: Hybrid schedule
• Summer hours: Early-close Fridays during summer months

Compensation
• $24-$26 per hour, based on experience

Why this role
• Supportive team environment
• Hands-on experience with real accounting workflows
• Opportunity to grow skills in Excel, ERP systems, and core accounting
• Hybrid flexibility once trained

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.