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Jr. Staff Accountant

MajorKey Technologies
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Other
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

Position Summary

MajorKey Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to learn, take ownership, and gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting.

The Staff Accountant will support Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), purchase orders (POs), reconciliations, sales tax, and month-end close. We are also looking for someone who is comfortable leveraging AI and technology to improve efficiency and streamline accounting processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
  • Process vendor invoices, payments, and employee expenses.
  • Prepare customer invoices and assist with collections and cash application.
  • Create, track, and reconcile purchase orders (POs).
  • Assist with bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare basic journal entries and supporting documentation.
  • Assist the Finance team with month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Help maintain accurate general ledger records and research discrepancies.
  • Assist with sales tax compliance and reporting using Avalara.
  • Maintain organized documentation for audits and financial reviews.
  • Work with internal departments to resolve billing, invoice, and PO questions.
  • Leverage AI tools and automation to improve accounting processes, reporting, reconciliations, and overall efficiency.
  • Assist with ad hoc Finance and Accounting projects as needed.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 0–2 years of accounting experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles, including AP, AR, and general ledger accounting.
  • Strong Excel skills and willingness to learn new financial systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working with technology and utilizing AI tools to increase productivity and improve processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.


Preferred / Nice to Have

  • Experience or familiarity with Avalara for sales tax compliance.
  • Experience with Certinia (FinancialForce) is a strong plus.
  • Previous internship or entry-level experience in Accounting or Finance.
  • Exposure to ERP, accounting, billing, or expense-management systems.


What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is curious, technology-forward, and eager to grow their accounting career. You do not need to know everything on day one—we are looking for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is willing to learn, ask questions, embrace AI and automation, and become a dependable member of the Finance team.


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