Entry-Level Accounting Assistant – Part-Time

Job overview

The Entry-Level Accounting Assistant – Part-Time role is onsite in Champaign, IL, for approximately 30 hours per week. The anticipated wage range is $20–$26 per hour, depending on experience. The position supports the ARA Transportation Division of an employee-owned research and engineering company. The assistant helps maintain accurate, timely accounting operations by reviewing and processing employee reimbursements, entering accounting information, and managing electronic accounts payable records. The role also supports team coordination around deadlines, goals, and projects.

What you'll do

• Review employee travel and expense reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• process reimbursements for payment
• enter general ledger codes and descriptions for company credit card expenses
• enter vouchers and journal entries in Costpoint
• manage electronic accounts payable and report archives
• create data-entry forms using MS Access
• participate in team meetings about deadlines, goals, and projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accounting assistant

entry-level

part-time

accounts payable

expense reimbursements

general ledger

costpoint

ms access

champaign il

ara

$20–$26/hour

employee-owned

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ARA offers benefits intended to address employees’ needs now and in the future
• the posting refers applicants to the company benefits page for details. The company also describes employee ownership through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Why this role

Entry-level, part-time office role with approximately 30 hours per week.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.