Accounting Associate

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Milan, ITA
Hybrid
18-24 Hourly
Entry level
Cloud • Information Technology
The Role
Support accounting operations by processing invoices, reconciling payables/receivables, coding transactions, researching billing discrepancies, maintaining account aging, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve systems and controls.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Accounting Associate plays a key role in supporting Group O’s financial operations. This position works closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. The role contributes to the organization’s financial integrity by maintaining compliance, accuracy, and consistency across accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
  • Process invoices and receipts accurately and in a timely manner. 
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances with vendor and client statements.
  • Ensure proper coding and classification of transactions.
  • Navigate multiple client portals for invoice entry and research.
  • Participate in the evaluation and implementation of accounting systems and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as finance, operations, and procurement to gather information, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers on a professional level. 
  • Monitor and manage assigned accounts.
  • Research and resolve billing discrepancies and short payments.
  • Reconcile client accounts and provide detailed aging updates.

Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
  • High School Diploma
Experience:
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Experience:
  • Prior experience in accounting or finance roles.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Diligence and accuracy in data entry.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a challenging environment.
  • Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Physical Requirements : N/A

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10.5 Paid Holidays
  • Career Development Opportunities

About
At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to navigate multiple client portals for invoice entry and research
  • Understanding of accounting principles and practices
  • Diligence and accuracy in data entry
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
  • Prior experience in accounting or finance roles
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The Company
HQ: Milan, IL
498 Employees
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

Group O is an end-to-end business process outsourcing provider specializing in innovative, technologically driven marketing, supply chain, and packaging solutions. The Marketing Division specializes in loyalty and reward program management utilizing O-vations™ Loyalty and Reward platform, Omni-channel customer care and sales centers, as well as program analytics and supportive creative services. The Supply Chain division is committed to giving clients a competitive edge through comprehensive solutions. Services include kitting and sub-assembly, forward and reverse logistics, device management, spend management and order and inventory management solutions. The Packaging Division is dedicated to keeping client packaging operations running efficiently by procuring and distributing packaging materials, maintaining equipment, and optimizing packaging materials utilizing Smart Audit™ Analysis. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States with more than 1,200 employees. To learn more, visit www.GroupO.com.

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