Staff Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing; Bannockburn (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to play a pivotal role in daily accounting operations within a growing organization in Illinois.

You will handle accounts payable, prepare reconciliations, and contribute to cash flow forecasting and month-end close, while collaborating with senior accounting leadership. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including AP responsibilities.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly accounts payable payments and manage vendor transactions.
• Enter and review invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports.
• Communicate with vendors and support annual filing requirements.
• Assist with account reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and month-end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Account reconciliations

Time management

Prioritization

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a growing organization where your work will have immediate visibility and impact.
• Gain exposure beyond Accounts Payable, including account reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Hybrid schedule offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Work closely with senior accounting leadership and gain valuable mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute in a proactive, fast-paced environment that values initiative and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• Process weekly accounts payable payments and manage vendor transactions.
• Enter and review invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports.
• Communicate with vendors and support annual filing requirements.
• Assist with account reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and month-end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations.

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including Accounts Payable responsibilities.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

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