Junior Staff Accountant - AR/Billing, Hybrid Role

IPC International, Inc; Bannockburn (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Electronics Association is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and billing. This role ensures transactional accuracy, timely processing, and contributes to a smooth month-end close.

Responsibilities include grant accounting, AR/billing, cash application and reconciliations, and general ledger close support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• 2+ years in an accounting function (internships/co-ops acceptable).
• Familiarity with AP/AR processes and billing systems.
• Excel basics (vlookups, pivots preferred) and exposure to ERP software.
• Highly organized, strong follow-up, customer-service orientation, willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with AI agent use in support of Accounting task.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate vouchered time.
• Prepare and process labor costs and journal entries as needed.
• Maintain supporting documentation for time and effort reporting in accordance to grant requirements.
• Prepare customer invoices and credit memos; ensure contract/PO alignment.
• Monitor AR aging; perform collections outreach and record customer communications.
• Post cash receipts and adjustments; maintain customer account accuracy.
• Perform daily cash application and bank reconciliation tasks.
• Investigate unapplied cash and resolve short-pays or chargebacks.
• Support daily sales and cash reporting.
• Assist with journal entries and basic account reconciliations.
• Maintain documentation for audits and internal control compliance.

Skills

AP/AR processes

Billing systems

Excel basics

ERP exposure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Global Electronics Association is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and billing. This role ensures transactional accuracy, timely processing, and contributes to a smooth month-end close.

Responsibilities include grant accounting, AR/billing, cash application and reconciliations, and general ledger close support.