​Junior Accountant - Fixed Assets Analyst (Contract) Job at Blue Star Partners LLC, North Chicago, IL

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  • Blue Star Partners LLC
  • North Chicago, IL

Job Description

Junior Accountant - Fixed Assets Analyst

Location:  North Chicago, IL

Work Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Duration: 6-month contract minimum

Conversion: Strong potential for full-time conversion

Rate: $26–$30/hour (W2)

Role Overview

Blue Star Partners (BSP) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant - Fixed Assets Analyst to support our client's Finance team of a leading global healthcare organization. This role will focus on fixed asset accounting activities, project accounting support, and high-volume transactional work, with an emphasis on Excel proficiency and ERP postings.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working in structured accounting environments, and able to execute efficiently in a fast-paced close cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the recording, tracking, and maintenance of fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals

  • Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including depreciation runs, reconciliations, and reporting

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records within the fixed asset subledger

  • Perform physical asset verification and asset tagging across onsite locations

  • Collaborate with project owners and finance partners to ensure timely capitalization of assets

  • Prepare audit documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests

  • Post manual journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications

  • Support compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies

  • Assist with system enhancements related to fixed asset accounting

  • Generate standard and ad-hoc reports and analysis for management review

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance (internships acceptable)

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS)

  • Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, lookups, reconciliations required)

  • Experience working in an ERP system (SAP preferred; Oracle, NetSuite, or similar acceptable)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to fixed assets or project accounting

  • Familiarity with journal entries and reconciliations

  • Experience supporting month-end or quarter-end close

  • Sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote work,

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