Bookkeeper

CFS; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

CFS in Deerfield, IL seeks a skilled Bookkeeper to support the Controller and leadership on key financial initiatives. You will manage vendor invoices, job cost records, reconciliations, AR, and month-end close across multiple entities with hands-on involvement in the business.

This role offers long-term growth within a stable development firm and comprehensive health insurance benefits. Join a collaborative, professional environment and contribute to accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in construction or real estate.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices by project and cost category
• Maintain job cost accounting records and reconcile to the general ledger
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities
• Manage accounts receivable, deposits, and collections activities
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting processes
• Assist with lender reporting, construction draws, and CPA documentation

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

• Work closely with the Controller and leadership team on key financial initiatives
• Manage accounting functions across multiple entities, adding depth to your experience
• Enjoy long-term career growth within a stable and established development firm
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment with hands-on involvement in the business

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work closely with the Controller and leadership team on key financial initiatives
• Manage accounting functions across multiple entities, adding depth to your experience
• Enjoy long-term career growth within a stable and established development firm
• Receive comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment with hands-on involvement in the business

Key Responsibilities For The Bookkeeper

• Process and code vendor invoices by project and cost category
• Maintain job cost accounting records and reconcile to the general ledger
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities
• Manage accounts receivable, deposits, and collections activities
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting processes
• Assist with lender reporting, construction draws, and CPA documentation

Qualifications For The Bookkeeper

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in construction or real estate
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities