Junior Accountant

Signature Retail Services•Aurora, IL

4d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Retail Services (SRS) is a national retail merchandising and services company with about 700 team members. The Junior Accountant will join the finance team at the company’s Aurora, Illinois office and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This hands-on role takes ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, oversees accounts receivable and payable, contributes to budgeting and forecasting, and supports the monthly financial close. It provides direct exposure to senior financial leadership and broader business operations, with opportunities to take on responsibility and develop financial expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 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 full-time on-site in Aurora, Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Acumatica ERP; it is not required, and training will be provided to the right candidate.
Experience with other ERP or accounting systems.
Accounts receivable/payable experience in a retail, distribution, or multi-location business.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute customer invoices, record cash receipts, and apply payments accurately and promptly.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on past-due balances, support collections, maintain customer records, and help resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and scheduled payments.
Maintain vendor records and support year-end 1099 preparation and reporting.
Help ensure timely payments while maintaining appropriate documentation and internal controls.
Assist with developing the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
Monitor actual results against budget and prepare variance analyses for the CFO.
Identify trends, explain variances, and provide insights to support financial planning and decisions.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
Support monthly and year-end closing activities and assist with financial statement preparation.
Coordinate documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audits.
Maintain accurate financial records in the ERP system and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
Partner with the CFO on ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and other business initiatives.