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Brilliant®

Junior Accountant

Brilliant®, Bartlett, Illinois, United States, 60103

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Role Overview Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to support our client’s accounting team, located in Bartlett, IL. The Junior Accountant will assist with day-to-day financial operations and gain hands‑on exposure across core accounting functions while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Job Title Junior Accountant

Location Bartlett, IL

Salary Range Up to $55,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k

Key Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded

Help ensure the accuracy of entries to general ledger accounts (approximately 25 entries per month)

Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations (approximately 25–30 reconciliations per month)

Compile financial data to support senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and other financial reports

Assist with the preparation of journal entries (typically around 30 per month)

Support P&L account analysis

Assist in preparing audit schedules and confirmations for year-end close

Help maintain the Fixed Assets system, including assigning asset numbers and tracking projects (training provided)

Assist with ad hoc projects and special assignments as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail, because accuracy matters, and you care about getting it right

Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, with the ability to explain why processes are performed (not just how)

Comfortable working in Excel on a daily basis, including formulas and spreadsheets (stronger Excel skills are a plus; VLOOKUPs and pivots are helpful but not required)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (nice to have, but not required if experience aligns with the role and compensation range)

Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems

Manufacturing industry experience

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple departments

A team-oriented mindset and willingness to take direction

Quick learner who can pick up new concepts and processes efficiently

Positive attitude with a desire to grow and build a long-term career

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.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Contract

Job function Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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