CFO-Access Staff Accountant | Bonus Eligible | Manufacturing

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

CFS, a Chicago-based manufacturing company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the finance team. You will work closely with the CFO and play a hands-on role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the month-end close.

You will gain exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a collaborative, family‑oriented culture and quarterly bonus opportunities recognizing contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and reporting.
• Familiarity with MAS 90 or Sage 100 is advantageous.
• Hands-on accounting professional with attention to detail.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet and other financial accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to monitor financial performance.
• Analyze account balances and transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Maintain accurate financial data using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support financial transparency and the company's profit and loss objectives.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Budgeting

Forecasting

Tools

MAS 90

Sage 100

Job description

CFS, a Chicago-based manufacturing company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the finance team. You will work closely with the CFO and play a hands-on role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the month-end close.

You will gain exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a collaborative, family‑oriented culture and quarterly bonus opportunities recognizing contributions.