Associate Accounting Specialist

Job overview

The Associate Accounting Specialist is hybrid, working three days in Ally’s Schaumburg, IL office and two days from home. Compensation is $47,840–$75,000 per year. The role is part of the Insurance Accounting Operations team at Ally Financial, a digital financial services company. The specialist performs billing, cash application, accounts payable, and month-end accounting work, while researching variances and supporting internal controls. Accurate processing and analysis help the team maintain reliable accounting operations and respond to stakeholder needs.

What you'll do

• Perform billing activities
• process incoming cash receipts and apply funds to receivables
• submit purchase order requisitions in Coupa
• process invoices, check requests, checks, and electronic payments
• prepare month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses
• research variances and propose adjustments
• respond to stakeholder inquiries
• test accounting and technology enhancements
• support internal controls, governance, and vendor management
• maintain desktop procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate accounting specialist

accounting operations

billing

cash receipts

accounts payable

reconciliations

month-end close

coupa

hybrid

schaumburg il

ally

$47,840–$75,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, 401(k) matching and company contributions, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental and caregiver leave, and family support programs.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED is the minimum qualification; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline is preferred. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching and company contributions, tuition reimbursement, health coverage, and family support programs.

About the employer

Ally is hiring for this role. Industry: International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation. Sector: 52.