Junior Accountant — Onsite, Growth & Impact

ZipApply; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time

401(k) program with company match

Job summary

Corporate Coverage Company in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time onsite Junior Accountant to support our multi-state operations within a privately owned family group.

You will record journal entries, assist with monthly close, prepare weekly reports, manage inventory tracking and cost trends, and collaborate with senior accountants to gain hands-on accounting experience across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly performance reports for multiple business entities
• Work closely with senior accountants and finance leadership
• Record journal entries and assist with monthly close processes
• Complete monthly financial reporting and bank reconciliations
• Work on inventory tracking and cost trending analysis
• Support special accounting projects and initiatives as assigned

Skills

Excel

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

2+ years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Corporate Coverage Company in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time onsite Junior Accountant to support our multi-state operations within a privately owned family group.

You will record journal entries, assist with monthly close, prepare weekly reports, manage inventory tracking and cost trends, and collaborate with senior accountants to gain hands-on accounting experience across multiple entities.