Junior Accountant

Job Description:

The Junior Accountant will be essential in supporting operational accounting such as billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records. You will get a chance to assist in month-end close procedures and grow your skills as an accountant on our dynamic team! You should consider yourself to be software proficient and skilled in advanced Microsoft Excel functions, eager to learn, and excited to join a growing and fast pace company.

Responsibilities:

• Address and resolve vendor inquiries or payment issues promptly between suppliers
• Collaborate with departments like sales and customer service to resolve billing issues and provide necessary support.
• Complete bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and documentation audits.
• Create and audit regular billing reports, resolving any discrepancies that need action
• Recording general ledger transactions
• Generate and distribute precise customer invoices using the provided data and billing terms
• Organize and execute payment batches, encompassing checks, ACH transfers, and wire payments
• Process vendor invoices, documenting and guaranteeing precision and correct classification in the general ledger.
• Assist Accountants with month-end close activities, by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate transaction records
• Verify that all financial procedures adhere to company policies and applicable regulations
• Partner with team on ad hoc projects and other accounting initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred, minimum education requirements include Associates Degree
• 1 year of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting preferred
• Seeking an independent thinker, someone able to maintain deadlines, and accuracy in a fast pace environment
• Comfortable using advanced Microsoft Excel such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• We are very team-oriented and helpful to one another, seeking someone who works well with others and leads with honesty and respect

Details, Benefits & Perks:

• This position is Contract-to-Permanent
• Perm offer should be proposed between 1-4 months from starting
• Flexible schedules starting from 8am-9am
• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in-office weekly (Bolingbrook, IL)
• Health, vision and dental insurance packages
• Upon conversion, access to 401K with match, generous PTO, and much more!
• Fast growing company with lots of career advancement opportunities within