About this role
Role: Junior Accountant
Company: Würth Baer Supply Company
Job Type: Full Time – Onsite (non-remote/non-hybrid) – Direct Hire (no agencies/no contracts) Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Location: 909 Forest Edge Dr – Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation: $60k to $70k annual salary based on experience
Position Summary
Würth Baer Supply Company is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Essential Responsibilities
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date
• Process and reconcile expense reports
• Assist with sales tax filings and other regulatory reporting as needed
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
• 1–2+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience
• Understanding of GAAP
• Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle
• Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale environment
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Excellent Culture: This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.
Long-Tenured Employees: Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years.
Room for Growth: Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.
Comfortable Interview Process: Conversational and transparent.
We offer the following employee benefits:
• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks' vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks' vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks' vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks' vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount
Equal Opportunity Employer