Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable & Cash Operations at Distro – Lima, Illinois

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to play a critical role within the Finance & Accounting team. This position is highly operational and focused on accounts payable processing, cash movements, bank activity, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, organized, and comfortable working in a highaccuracy, transactiondriven environment. This role collaborates closely with vendors, partners, and internal accounting teams and reports directly to the Controller.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM EST

Work Model: Onsite

Location: Peru

Level: Staff / Individual Contributor

Download daily bank exports and load data into reconciliation tools (TowneBank)

Research and validate ACH returns and Positive Pay transactions

Import Positive Pay files into banking platforms

Initiate daily fundings and internal fund transfers

Initiate vendor and operational payments as required

Post daily cash receipts accurately and timely

Manage the flow of accounts payable payments

Crosscheck each transaction for accuracy and proper documentation

Review account activity to ensure completeness and correctness

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in payment and cash processes

Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and partners

Collaborate with accounting team members on daily operations

Support accurate documentation and internal control standards

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years of accounting experience

Strong experience with cash transactions and AP processes

Advanced Excel skills (formulas, lookups, tables)

Experience with ERP systems; SAGE100 strongly preferred

Ability to analyze financial documents and transactional data

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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