Junior Accountant

Eirich Machines Inc; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eirich Machines Inc is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage Accounts Receivable, credit management, and support general ledger processes. The role collaborates with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records.

You will assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of accounting experience are preferred, with ERP and Excel skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred, including AR, credits and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle including invoicing, cash application and collections.
• Oversee credit management, aging follow-up and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documents.
• Reconcile AR, bank, cash, and balance sheet accounts; resolve variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals and schedules.
• Assist with financial statements, audits, and management reports.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Management

GL Entries

Month-end Close

Financial Reporting

Excel

ERP Systems

GAAP

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Related field experience acceptable

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

Description

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Junior Accountant owns Accounts Receivable and credit management, prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations, and supports month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. The role is to work with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

(This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded or adjusted as needed.)

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, customer accounts, credit memos, statements, and discrepancy resolution.
• Manage collections and credit, including aging follow-up, dispute resolution, credit reviews, limits, terms, and holds.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries with appropriate support.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable, bank, cash, balance sheet, and assigned general ledger accounts; resolve variances promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals, account analysis, schedules, and cutoff review.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, audits, and analysis of aging, collections, credit exposure, and account variances.
• Maintain accurate records and internal controls, and provide backup support for other accounting functions.

Key Performance Expectations

• Process receivables, journal entries, reconciliations, and close tasks accurately and on time.
• Actively reduce past-due balances and resolve credit, collection, and accounting issues.
• Provide reliable schedules and analysis for reporting and management decisions.

Aptitudes and Abilities

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage priorities independently.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• One to three years of accounting experience preferred, including Accounts Receivable, credit and collections, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Month-end close, financial reporting, analysis, and manufacturing or distribution experience are preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP or accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, general ledger accounting, Accounts Receivable, credit and collections, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Eirich is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Eirich prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Eirich will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements’ right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, the job description does not limit the tasks that may be assigned, and the job description is subject to change.