Accounting Specialist

CFS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture focused on collaboration

Paid volunteer time

Flexible hybrid schedules

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting Specialist in the Chicago area to support project billing and client satisfaction. The role requires attention to detail and collaboration with project managers and executives to ensure accurate invoicing.

The position emphasizes proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, with a hybrid schedule and opportunities for professional development in a well-established Midwest engineering firm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Billing: set up projects, align billing terms with contracts.
• Collaborate with team members to gather and verify billing data.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly invoices in accordance with contracts.
• Provide occasional cross-functional support to the accounting team.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

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