Junior Accountant

Edlong Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Edlong Corporation is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and finance activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, month-end close, and internal controls. This cross-training role collaborates with Senior Accountants and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate records and timely processing.

The position emphasizes foundational accounting knowledge, hands-on experience, and preparation for future advancement within Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Internship experience in accounting or finance is a plus.
• Read, write, and comprehend written, electronic, and spoken instructions in English.
• Strong mathematical and accounting principles understanding.
• Experience with SAP Concur or SAP Intacct is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounts payable processing and vendor invoice management, including review, coding, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Review employee expense reports for completeness and proper coding.
• Serve as a resource on expense reporting procedures and system usage.
• Investigate vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies and payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Generate customer invoices and monitor billing activity for timeliness.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Cross-functional communication

Education

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

Associate degree with accounting experience

0-2 years experience in accounting/finance

Internship experience in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP Concur

SAP Intacct

ERP systems / Expense management software

Job description

Summary

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and finance activities of the organization while developing a broad understanding of the Company’s financial operations. This role serves as a cross-training position within the Accounting and Finance department, providing hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, account reconciliations, customer billing, collections, cash management, and month-end close activities.

The Junior Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountants, Finance Operations Coordinator, VP of Finance & IT, and other business departments to ensure accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and adherence to internal controls. This position is designed to build foundational accounting knowledge and prepare the employee for future advancement within the Finance organization.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant accounting experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Internship experience in accounting or finance is a plus.

Language Skills

• Read, write, and comprehend written, electronic, and spoken instructions, memos, and correspondence, and to communicate professionally in English both verbally by phone and electronically.
• Actively listen to customer needs and respond with appropriate product proposals to meet demands.
• Effectively present and cross functionally communicate information in one-on-one, large, and small group situations to customers, clients, or other employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Perform, compute mathematical operations with a calculator, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Perform, compute mathematical operations, and apply concepts such as money, weight, volume, and distance to create and interpret graphs.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.

REASONING ABILITY

• Work independently to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Develop positive customer relationships and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers in a proactive manner.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form, deal with several abstract and concrete variables, and analyze results from comparison and other sensory tests.
• Recognize and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Accounting and internal business software.
• Experience with ERP systems, expense management software, or financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP Concur & SAP Intacct is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, calculator and telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position currently operates in a hybrid modality, with on-site work conducted in a traditional office setting and remote work is completed from a home office. Working from home will be supported with hardware and software to meet the same needs as the office environment.
• Typical workday attendance will require standard business hours with few unscheduled absences.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may at times be exposed to nonhazardous fumes.

The responsibilities described above are intended as a guideline for a particular position with Edlong. Edlong, in its discretion, may assign any employee new or substituted responsibilities as it sees fit without providing prior notice to any employee.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Coordinate accounts payable processing and vendor invoice management, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely resolution of vendor issues.
• Review employee expense reports for completeness, supporting documentation, policy compliance, and proper account coding.
• Serve as a resource to employees on expense reporting procedures, system usage, and documentation requirements.
• Investigate vendor inquiries and assist in resolving billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Accounts Receivable & Customer Billing

• Generate and distribute customer invoices for shipped orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor customer billing activity and customer portal requirements to support accurate and timely invoicing.
• Research and verify freight, customer charges, and other billable items to ensure invoices are complete and accurate.
• Support customer collections efforts, including follow-up on outstanding invoices and payment status.
• Prepare and process credit memos in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and support accurate recording of customer transactions.

General Accounting

• Prepare and post routine journal entries under the guidance of senior accounting team members.
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash and selected balance sheet accounts, to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset and inventory-related accounting records, including additions, disposals, and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial schedules in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and account detail as requested by management to support business and financial decision-making.

Finance Operations Support

• Assist with processing cash receipts, bank deposits, and related documentation.
• Support the annual audit process by gathering requested schedules, records, and supporting documentation.
• Follow internal control procedures and maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Work with cross-functional departments to support process improvements and accurate financial reporting.

Development & Cross-Training

• Develop practical experience across core accounting functions to build a strong foundation in Finance operations.
• Build proficiency in accounting systems, expense management tools, and reporting platforms used to process transactions, maintain records, and support reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects focused on accuracy, efficiency, and stronger internal controls.

Support Senior Accountants and Finance leadership with additional accounting, reporting, and departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Job Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 USD.

OUR FORMULA

• We are fully committed to growth - We take ownership. You are here because you are needed. What you do matters to customers, colleagues and the company. Do your job to the utmost of your ability and realize your impact. Be your best self. Owners vs operators, lead by example, dedicated to Edlong, be accountable, calm, strong work ethic. We earn our keep..
• We are all in this together - We do not work alone. Understand how we are connected to clients and colleagues. Quickly and freely offer and accept support. At the end of the day, we will rise or fall together.
• We look for a better way - We can improve anything in our pursuit to create value for our customers and company. Look for waste and ways to do things faster, simpler and better. We act proactively and with a sense of urgency when a better way is found.
• We enjoy victory and grow from defeat - Freely share the joy of success. When things go wrong, reflect, learn and grow from the experience. Apply the valuable lesson to future opportunities. Never stop learning.