Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Junior Accountant to work at a premier government agency in Chicago. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Interested? apply now!

Role: Junior Accountant – Contract

Compensation: $28.62/hr

Duration: 6+ month Contract -potential to be extended

Hours: Monday – Friday The hours options are 8-4, 8:30 -4:30, or 9:00 to 5:00 with 2 15-minute breaks and a one-hour lunch

Location: Chicago / 60601 – close to the Daley center

Office attire: business professional required

Junior Accountant – We are looking for a finance, accounting, or business administration degree with experience as an auditor, accountant, or financial analyst.

Why you should apply to be a contract Junior Accountant:

• Competitive pay rate

• Opportunity to work with a premier government agency

• Learn and grow in an evolving environment

• Access to parking garage discounts and convenient public transportation options

What’s a typical day as a contract Junior Accountant? You’ll be:

• Handle basic accounting entries

• Learn and gain an understanding of government / non-profit accounting

• Bank Reconciliation

• Escheatment Process

• Check imaging.

• Check status – cashed vs outstanding.

• Collection Warrant Process

• Cash reconciliation and receipt and disbursements

• Perform comprehensive accounting responsibilities for the office

• Responsible for perform daily bank activities, revenue expenses, account analysis and reconciliations

• Prepare and enter journal entries

• Assist with financial reporting processes including closing analysis and reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset and grant reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis

• Assist with annual ERP system closing, external audit and more

Requirements

Accountant V – We are looking for a finance, accounting, or business administration degree with experience as an auditor, accountant, or financial analyst.

• Have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

• Have 2+ years work experience in accounting, auditing, or financial analysis

• Experience working with journal entries and reconciliations

• Are comfortable with junior level positions

• Experience with Oracle EBS or another ERP software

• Comfortable commuting downtown working in a professional office environment

Our customer would be happy with an accountant right out of college with a little work experience. Great opportunity to gain experience

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a contract Accountant today!

#GRACE

Key Terms: Junior Accountant ;Accountant ; Staff Accountant

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.