Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a mid-sized manufacturing organization to support an interim bookkeeping need following a recent team change. This engagement is focused on catch-up and clean-up work and offers flexibility for Chicago-based hybrid candidates or fully remote professionals.

Interim Bookkeeper

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid preferred) or Remote
Duration: 1–3 months (potential to extend)
Hours: ~40 hours/week to start; may taper to 20–30 hours/week
Pay Rate: $40–45/hour

Overview

The client is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper to help stabilize day-to-day accounting operations. This role will focus heavily on transactional accounting, reconciliations, and cash activity, and is ideal for someone comfortable jumping into a backlog and working independently. There is potential for a longer-term or fractional arrangement if the engagement is successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping activities across AR and GL
• Apply customer payments and complete cash application research
• Reconcile payments to correct invoices and accounts
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records
• Assist with catch-up and clean-up accounting work
• Support month-end close activities as needed
• Other bookkeeping and accounting duties as assigned

Preferred Background

• 4+ years of experience in a Bookkeeper or Accounting Specialist role
• Strong experience with cash applications, reconciliations, and general ledger work
• Comfortable working independently in an interim / project-based environment
• QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred (not required)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be on-site in Chicago as needed (preferred, not required)

Additional Notes

• Client is looking to move quickly
• Immediate start preferred
• Opportunity to transition into a fractional or longer-term role depending on fit and business need

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