37935 | Junior Accountant

2 weeks ago

Westmont, IL, United States Brilliant Staffing Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Westmont, IL
Salary Range: Up to $27 per hour
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401k

Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our client's growing accounting team, located in Westmont, IL. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), reconciliations, collections, and reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, is comfortable working across multiple departments, and has a strong aptitude for accounting systems and Excel.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Staff Accountant with AP/AR transactions and reconciliations.
  • Monitor aging accounts daily and perform timely customer collection duties.
  • Oversee customer invoicing systems, ensuring accurate submission of invoices.
  • Serve as a liaison for Sales, Marketing, Inventory, and Warehouse teams on accounting-related matters.
  • Prepare monthly reports to support promotional allowance and rebate programs.
  • Research and resolve payment discrepancies, updating the accounting system as needed.
  • Enter, update, and retrieve accounting data in NetSuite.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Support month-end close activities.
  • Assist with credit card reconciliations and general ledger account analysis; document and correct discrepancies.
  • Partner closely with the Staff Accountant and Accounting Clerk, providing backup support during absences.
  • Perform other related accounting duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, ideally VLOOKUPs).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable working in ERP/accounting systems.
  • Quick learner who takes direction well and adapts to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience with NetSuite (preferred).

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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