Junior Accountant Trainee: Hands-On, On-Site, Growth Path

Mainfreight Americas; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Parental leave program

Job summary

Mainfreight Americas in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an Accounting Trainee to start your accounting career by learning the business from the ground up. This full-time, on-site role offers hands-on experience in our core operations before moving into accounting.

During 6–12 months you’ll rotate through warehousing and transport, then contribute to treasury, cash flow, AR/AP, and month-end close while gaining insights to support branches with meaningful financial data.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with on-the-job training.
• Accounting software experience not required.
• On-site availability at Franklin Park or Carol Stream.

Responsibilities

• Spend 6–12 months in core business units: Warehousing and Transport.
• Develop accounting skills in treasury, A/R, A/P and month-end close.
• Support branches with meaningful financial insights.
• Transition into accounting after hands-on operations exposure.
• Collaborate with operations teams to learn product flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Clear written and verbal communication

Initiative and urgency

Team player

Long-term career mindset

Education

Accounting degree helpful

Job description

Mainfreight Americas in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an Accounting Trainee to start your accounting career by learning the business from the ground up. This full-time, on-site role offers hands-on experience in our core operations before moving into accounting.

During 6–12 months you’ll rotate through warehousing and transport, then contribute to treasury, cash flow, AR/AP, and month-end close while gaining insights to support branches with meaningful financial data.