Accounting Specialist

CFS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedules

Volunteer time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CFS, a well-established engineering firm serving the Midwest, seeks an Accounting Specialist in Chicago to ensure financial accuracy and timely project invoicing. You will work with project managers and executives to align billing with contracts and drive client satisfaction.

The role requires a degree in accounting, at least two years' billing experience, and strong Excel skills. The team offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 2 years of billing/accounting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Focus on project billing and setup aligned with contracts.
• Collaborate with team to gather and verify billing data.
• Prepare and deliver monthly invoices per contract terms.
• Provide occasional cross-functional accounting support.

Skills

Billing experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established engineering firm with nearly a century of success, is known for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the Midwest is looking for an accounting specialist. With a strong focus on community impact, employee well-being, and continuous learning, they foster a collaborative culture that values integrity, diversity, and work-life balance.

The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and client satisfaction through effective project billing and support. Ideally we are looking for a candidate who is detail oriented and comfortable working with project managers and high level executives.

Why Work Here

• Great fun loving culture focused on collaboration and growth
• Paid volunteer time and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid schedules

Responsibilities For The Accounting Specialist

• the Accounting Specialist is going to be focused on billing, setting up projects aligning, billing terms with contracts
• Collaborate with team members to gather and verify billing data
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly invoices in accordance with contract requirements
• Provide occasional cross-functional support to the accounting team

Requirements For The Accounting Specialist

• Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of billing/accounting experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel