Junior Accountant

LHH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Accountant located in Oak Brook, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, analytical abilities, and at least an internship experience in accounting. Responsibilities include managing financial data, preparing reconciliations, and supporting core accounting functions. The company offers a fully onsite work model and provides benefits including medical, dental, and 401K plans for employee flexibility.

Qualifications

• Internship experience within Public Accounting or a corporate accounting department is required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles necessary.
• Proven ability to set goals and prioritize work is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly general ledger entries.
• Support month-end close and assist in preparing monthly financial statements.
• Manage and reconcile financial data.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Solid analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Internship in Public Accounting or corporate accounting

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Junior Accountant for a financial services company located in Oak Brook, IL. We’re looking for someone with strong Excel skills, solid analytical ability, and at least an accounting internship, ideally within public accounting or financial services. This individual will support core accounting functions including maintaining records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with AP/AR. Our client offers a great work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Position:

Junior Accountant

Location:

Oak Brook, IL

Type:

Direct Hire

Worksite:

Fully Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly general ledger entries
• Manage and reconcile financial data
• Support month-end close and assist in preparing monthly financial statements
• Process adjusting entries for amortizations and prepaids
• Analyze and reconcile retainage and AP ledgers
• Gather and organize documentation for various transactions
• Assist with financial reporting
• Support AP and AR functions
• Assist with administrative tasks
• Complete high-volume balance sheet reconciliations
• Help with payroll administration

Requirements

• Internship experience within Public Accounting or a corporate accounting department
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proven ability to set goals and prioritize work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results-driven with a process-oriented mindset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers