Junior Accountant (Onsite)

Signature Retail Services•Aurora, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Retail Services is seeking a Junior Accountant for its finance team in Aurora, Illinois. This full-time, exempt role is 100% on-site and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The accountant will own day-to-day accounting operations, oversee accounts receivable and payable, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and support the monthly financial close. The role offers direct exposure to senior financial leadership and broader business operations, with opportunities to take on responsibility and develop accounting 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.
Ability to work full-time on-site in Aurora, Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Acumatica ERP; training is available for 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, apply payments, monitor receivables 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; support year-end 1099 preparation and reporting; and maintain proper payment documentation and internal controls.
Assist with annual budgeting and periodic financial forecasts.
Monitor actual results against budget and prepare variance analyses for the CFO; identify trends, explain variances, and provide insights for financial planning and decision-making.
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 support 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.