Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Westmont, IL (100% Onsite)
Pay Range: $25–29/HR (Based on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Role Overview:

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a Junior Accountant for our client, a small, family-oriented distributor in Westmont, IL. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity due to a recent resignation, with strong potential for permanent hire after approximately 3 months.

This role offers hands-on exposure to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, working closely with an experienced accounting team in a collaborative and supportive environment. The company prides itself on strong employee tenure, work/life balance, and a team-oriented culture. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their accounting skillset, gain ERP experience, and make a direct impact within a stable, growing organization. The position is fully onsite.

Junior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Assist with AR/AP transactions and monthly reconciliations
• Monitor aging reports and perform customer collections in a timely manner
• Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments
• Serve as a liaison to internal departments (Sales, Marketing, Inventory, Warehouse) to resolve discrepancies related to pricing and volume
• Monitor invoicing systems (manual and EDI), ensuring successful invoice delivery and resolving rejected invoices through customer portals
• Prepare monthly reports related to promotional allowances and rebate programs
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Perform credit card reconciliations and general ledger analysis, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Provide backup support to the Senior Accountant and Accounting Clerk as needed
• Support additional accounting functions and special projects as assigned

Junior Accountant Qualifications:

• Strong Excel skills required (VLOOKUP experience preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to take direction and quickly learn new processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (not required)

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.