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