Aurora On-Site Junior Accountant — Growth in Finance

Signature Retail Services, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

PTO & Sick Leave

Job summary

Signature Retail Services, Inc. in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the finance team on-site. You will handle day-to-day accounting operations, AR/AP, and support the monthly close under the CFO's guidance.

Ideal for an accountant with a few years of hands-on experience who wants broader exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. This exempt role offers growth opportunities and close collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, oversee accounts receivable and payable, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and assist with monthly close under CFO guidance.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate documentation for internal and external audits and improve accounting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Signature Retail Services, Inc. in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the finance team on-site. You will handle day-to-day accounting operations, AR/AP, and support the monthly close under the CFO's guidance.

Ideal for an accountant with a few years of hands-on experience who wants broader exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. This exempt role offers growth opportunities and close collaboration with senior leadership.