Accounting Associate

We’re looking for an Accounting Associate to join our team and support the daily operations of our accounting department. This role assists with a variety of accounting tasks, with a strong focus on accounts payable. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and interested in growing your accounting skills, we’d love to meet you.


What you'll do

  • Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and on time
  • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy and proper approval
  • Prepare and issue check and ACH payments
  • Reconcile vendor statements, bank accounts, and credit cards
  • Assist with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
  • Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals and reporting
  • Maintain organized financial records and ensure documentation is audit-ready
  • Prepare basic internal financial reports and summaries for management
  • Help analyze account balances and investigate discrepancies
  • Track outstanding invoices and follow up with vendors as needed
  • Support budget tracking and expense reporting as needed
  • Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and team members
  • Support other accounting tasks across the department as needed

What you'll bring

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2 years of accounting or accounts payable experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Solid communication skills and a team-focused mindset
  • Proficiency in Excel and bookkeeping systems
  • Valid driver's license

This is an in-office position based out of our Champaign, IL location.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly starting rate - $21-$25 per hour
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid day off for your birthday
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid weekly

The starting hourly range for this position reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of this posting. The final compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

The pay range for this role is:

21 - 25 USD per hour (616G )

Accounting

Champaign, IL

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