Accounting Analyst (Lake Zurich)

Founded in 1979, B and B Maintenance, Inc. (http://www.bbmaint.com/) is a privately held commercial facilities services and janitorial company headquartered in Lake Zurich, IL. We specialize in comprehensive building maintenance, commercial cleaning, and support solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, financial, and warehouse facilities throughout the United States.We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our growing team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate eager to expand beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analysis, and business operations.SUMMARYIn this dynamic and collaborative environment, you will play an active role in analyzing financial data, supporting process improvements, and contributing to informed business decisions. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and driven to learn while helping improve operational efficiency and overall financial performance.ResponsibilitiesCore Accounting & Data EntryAccurately enter and maintain financial transactions in accounting systemsSupport accounts payable/receivable processesAssist with monthly close activities and reconciliationsMaintain organized and audit-ready financial recordsSales Tax CalculationsReporting & Financial InsightsPrepare recurring financial and operational reportsAssist in building dashboards and summaries for leadershipIdentify trends, variances, and anomalies in financial dataTranslate data into clear, actionable insightsData Analysis & Process ImprovementAnalyze large data sets to support business decisionsPartner with cross-functional teams to gather and validate dataIdentify opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracySupport ad hoc analysis and special projectsWhat We're Looking ForRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldStrong attention to detail and accuracyProficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic analysis)Analytical mindset with curiosity to understand "why" behind the numbersPreferredBilingual in the Spanish languageInternship or coursework involving financial analysis or reportingExperience with accounting or ERP systemsFamiliarity with data tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)Why You Should Join Our TeamExposure to both accounting and business analytics early in your careerOpportunity to learn directly from leadership in a lean environmentAbility to make a real impact quickly, not just process transactionsA culture that values initiative, growth, and accountabilityExposure to the ESOP process and reporting requirementsOur CultureWe are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), holding CIMS and CIMS-GB certifications through ISSA, we are committed to effective management practices and environmentally responsible cleaning solutions.Operating as a lean, high-accountability organization, success in this role requires:Ownership Mentality – You take initiative, follow through, and own outcomesCuriosity & Continuous Improvement – You look for better ways to do thingsBusiness Thinking – You connect numbers to real-world impactAdaptability – You're comfortable wearing multiple hatsTeam-First Approach – You collaborate and support others to win togetherBenefitsCompetitive pay: $60k-$70k, annually.Full time employees are eligible for benefits after 60 days of employment which includes: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, PTO (paid time off), & 6 paid holidays after 30 days.Equity Participation: This role is eligible to participate in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing the opportunity to earn equity and share in the long-term growth and success of the business.The ESOP Advantage: Gain unique exposure to Employee Stock Ownership Plan reporting and the benefits of an ownership culture.