×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Assistant Accountant

Job in Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois, 60063, USA
Listing for: SBI Partners
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is being added to support a long-tenured accounting department and help manage a growing workload. The role offers an excellent opportunity for either an early-career accounting professional or someone who is looking for stability, mentorship, and long-term growth.

The location employs approximately 20 team members, including a highly experienced accounting team with several employees who have been with the company for 10–30 years.

Position Summary

This role will focus primarily on day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities while also supporting month-end close and reconciliation activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the accounting team to help maintain accurate financial records, support operational needs, and assist with special projects as needed.

Approximately:
  • 80% bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting support
  • 20% reconciliations, month-end close support, and related accounting functions
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Process waivers and releases
  • Assist with accounts payable activities and backlog cleanup as needed
  • Support accounts receivable functions when necessary
  • Review and process employee timesheets and hours
  • Reconcile sales commissions
  • Assist with month-end close activities
  • Support lien waiver documentation, including G702/G703 forms when applicable
  • Provide general bookkeeping and accounting support as assigned
  • Help address urgent accounting issues and operational priorities as they arise
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent bookkeeping experience
  • Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping experience
  • Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Experience with lien waivers, releases, and construction-related documentation is a plus
  • Familiarity with G702/G703 forms is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and easy-going personality
Why Join Us?
  • Stable, long-tenured team environment
  • Opportunity to learn from experienced accounting professionals
  • Direct impact supporting key accounting operations
  • Long-term career growth potential within the organization
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary