Junior Accountant (Agriculture) – Hybrid & Growth

UnCommon Farms LLC; Brighton (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company holidays

Job summary

UnCommon Farms LLC seeks a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support client reporting, and assist with month-end and year-end closes. If you’re analytical and passionate about agriculture, this is the role for you.

We offer a full-time position in Brighton with hybrid options after an initial on-site period, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive farm-focused company.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting required.
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and GAAP fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, basic data analysis).
• Experience with QuickBooks; familiarity with Xero is a plus.
• ERP system familiarity (Business Central or similar) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Farm/agriculture accounting knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting records and review client financial statements, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets.
• Record, reconcile, and maintain general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Enter accounting transactions, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations.
• Utilize accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) and Excel to analyze financial data.
• Support accountants with payroll, accounts payable, bill payments, and other specialized tasks as needed.
• Assist with ERP-related tasks and maintain internal process documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Payroll understanding

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Business Central

Excel

Job description

UnCommon Farms LLC seeks a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support client reporting, and assist with month-end and year-end closes. If you’re analytical and passionate about agriculture, this is the role for you.

We offer a full-time position in Brighton with hybrid options after an initial on-site period, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive farm-focused company.