Assistant Accountant

SBI Partners; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SBI Partners in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role focuses on day-to-day bookkeeping while supporting month-end close and reconciliation activities to maintain accurate records and assist with special projects.

The ideal candidate brings an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Growth and mentorship are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent bookkeeping experience.
• Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience with lien waivers, releases, and construction-related documentation is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations
• Process waivers and releases
• Assist with accounts payable activities and backlog cleanup as needed
• Support accounts receivable functions when necessary
• Review and process employee timesheets and hours
• Reconcile sales commissions
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Support lien waiver documentation, including G702/G703 forms when applicable
• Provide general bookkeeping and accounting support as assigned
• Help address urgent accounting issues and operational priorities as they arise

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliation

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Organization

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

G702/G703 forms

Job description

We are seeking a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is being added to support a long-tenured accounting department and help manage a growing workload. The role offers an excellent opportunity for either an early-career accounting professional or someone who is looking for stability, mentorship, and long-term growth.

The location employs approximately 20 team members, including a highly experienced accounting team with several employees who have been with the company for 10–30 years.

Position Summary

This role will focus primarily on day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities while also supporting month-end close and reconciliation activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the accounting team to help maintain accurate financial records, support operational needs, and assist with special projects as needed.

Approximately:

• 80% bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting support
• 20% reconciliations, month-end close support, and related accounting functions

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations
• Process waivers and releases
• Assist with accounts payable activities and backlog cleanup as needed
• Support accounts receivable functions when necessary
• Review and process employee timesheets and hours
• Reconcile sales commissions
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Support lien waiver documentation, including G702/G703 forms when applicable
• Provide general bookkeeping and accounting support as assigned
• Help address urgent accounting issues and operational priorities as they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent bookkeeping experience
• Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Experience with lien waivers, releases, and construction-related documentation is a plus
• Familiarity with G702/G703 forms is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and easy-going personality

Why Join Us?

• Stable, long-tenured team environment
• Opportunity to learn from experienced accounting professionals
• Direct impact supporting key accounting operations
• Long-term career growth potential within the organization