What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Brilliant®?
Job Title: Accountant II
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 Bonus Benefits
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant II to join their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing reports, and supporting process improvements across the accounting function.
What You’ll Do
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 Bonus Benefits
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant II to join their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing reports, and supporting process improvements across the accounting function.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare journal entries and document business transactions
- Compile and analyze monthly consolidated financial statements
- Assist with the monthly close process
- Reconcile accounts and maintain the general ledger
- Manage the capital expenditure process (additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation)
- Support annual budgets and monthly capital reviews
- Monitor accounting system reports for accuracy and compliance
- Resolve discrepancies, perform audits, and analyze P&L results
- Contribute to automation, efficiency, and special projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000