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Accounting Clerk

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: FirstService Residential
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.75 - 19.23 USD Hourly USD 18.75 19.23 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Overview

As an Accounting Clerk, you’ll be responsible for supporting accounting operations and administrative functions within the Association. This is an on‑site opportunity at a property in the.qq Lakeview East neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities
  • Respond to unit owner billing inquiries and provide supporting documentation as needed.
  • Initiate unit transfers by submitting closing documents to the Ownership Change department.
  • Welcome new owners and assist with setting up Click Pay, eStatements, and Resident Connect access.
  • Process work‑order income and ensure proper general ledger income coding.
  • Prepare the monthly delinquency report based on association receivables.
  • Issue late fees and delinquency letters with property manager approval.
  • Work with the property manager and collections attorney on severely delinquent accounts.
  • Support the annual audit by providing requested Jenark reports to the auditor.
  • Review and process invoices in AvidXChange, ensuring accuracy and correct expense coding.
  • Coordinate with Vendor Management to verify and set up new vendors.
  • Process bi‑weekly payroll in ADP and confirm accuracy before final approval.
  • Assist with budget preparation by providing Jenark reports to the property manager and updating payroll forecasts.
  • Monitor cash flow by reviewing general ledger reports and identifying discrepancies.
  • Prepare the monthly Capital Expense report for the Board Treasurer to reimburse the operating account.
  • Assemble board packets for 3550 Condominium Association board meetings.
  • Maintain unit owner insurance records and update insurance information on IL Connect accordingly.
  • File completed work orders and insurance documents in their designated locations.
  • Monitor and replenish essential office supplies proactively.
  • Coordinate building events with the assistant manager, including the Marathon, Air Show, Annual Meeting, and Staff Holiday Party.
Skills & Qualifications
  • Two years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Work effectively with coworkers, clients, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
  • Experience working with MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel.
  • Possess a growth mindset and an ability to multi‑task and prioritize different projects at any given time.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
Compensation

$18.75 - $19.23 per hour Kens Aspen

What We Offer

As a full‑time associate, you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits including your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. You will also be eligible for company‑paid life insurance and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match.

Seniority

Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Disclaimer Statement טעג The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all‑inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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