Junior Accountant: Path to Staff Accountant (ERP/manufacturing)

Aston Carter; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Employer 401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Junior Accountant to advance in a hands-on finance role. You will work closely with the Financial Controller, handling general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and ERP-related process improvements.

The position offers growth toward a Staff Accountant role within a manufacturing-focused environment. Onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Foundational understanding of general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries.
• Experience performing account reconciliations.
• Exposure to month-end close processes.
• Basic understanding of financial statements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate and timely journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support general ledger accounting activities and maintain financial records.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support AP/AR activities as needed.
• Prepare schedules for prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Assist with sales tax filings and related reporting.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audits and external reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with Financial Controller across entities and manufacturing accounting.
• Contribute to ERP and accounting tool improvements.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

1–3 years accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Junior Accountant to advance in a hands-on finance role. You will work closely with the Financial Controller, handling general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and ERP-related process improvements.

The position offers growth toward a Staff Accountant role within a manufacturing-focused environment. Onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule.