Junior Accountant

NextPlay Jobs; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Flexible 40-hour workweek

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs in Rockford, IL is seeking a Junior Accountant fresh out of college to launch their accounting career. No professional accounting experience required; you will receive training and mentorship from an experienced leader in a stable, growing organization.

You'll perform bank reconciliations, post journal entries, and maintain records while learning the full accounting cycle. This on-site role offers a 40-hour workweek, competitive starting salary of $52,000–$54,000 and opportunities

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of accounting experience; recent graduates with no experience are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field completed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with maintaining accurate financial records.
• Learn and assist with preparing and posting journal entries.
• Support the administration and reconciliation of company fuel credit card accounts.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining company fleet records, including vehicle registrations and documentation.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting and administrative records.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as you gain experience and develop your skills.

Skills

0–2 years accounting experience

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Recent accounting graduates encouraged to apply! No professional accounting experience required!

NextPlay Jobs is partnering with a well-established, growing organization in Rockford, IL, to hire a Junior Accountant to join its accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to launch their accounting career with a stable, successful company that is committed to training, mentorship, and professional development.

Our client is specifically open to candidates who have recently graduated with an accounting degree and have zero professional accounting experience. If you're eager to learn, detail-oriented, and ready to put your education into practice, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with maintaining accurate financial records.
• Learn and assist with preparing and posting journal entries.
• Support the administration and reconciliation of company fuel credit card accounts.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining company fleet records, including vehicle registrations and documentation.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting and administrative records.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as you gain experience and develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with relevant accounting coursework.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; recent graduates with no experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles through college coursework.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively with a team.
• Comfortable working onsite in Rockford, IL, five days per week.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Entry-level friendly: No previous accounting experience required.
• Training and development: Learn directly from an experienced accounting leader.
• Career growth: Opportunity to expand your accounting responsibilities as you develop.
• Established organization: Join a financially successful company with approximately 1,000 employees nationwide.
• Competitive starting salary: $52,000–$54,000 annually.
• Flexible scheduling: 40‑hour workweek with flexibility in daily start and end times.