On-Site Junior Accountant: Grow with CFO Guidance

Signature Retail Services, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Sick leave

STD/LTD

Job summary

Signature Retail Services, Inc. is seeking a Junior Accountant in Aurora, IL for a full-time on-site role reporting to the CFO. You will own day-to-day accounting operations, manage AR/AP, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the monthly close.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. This role offers exposure to senior financial leadership and company-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during month-end close.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work on-site in Aurora, IL, full-time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and close processes.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external teams.

Skills

Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Signature Retail Services, Inc. is seeking a Junior Accountant in Aurora, IL for a full-time on-site role reporting to the CFO. You will own day-to-day accounting operations, manage AR/AP, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the monthly close.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. This role offers exposure to senior financial leadership and company-wide initiatives.