Staff Accountant

CFS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Industry-leading benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Stable organization

Job summary

CFS in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across the organization. The role offers a hybrid work model after onboarding, with collaboration from leadership and opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience in accounting or finance. CPA credential is a plus and the organization emphasizes growth and internal advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or general accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, analyses, and budgeting support schedules.
• Review and analyze general ledger transactions and account activity to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, reviews, and variance analysis.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting and analytical tools.
• Serve as a financial liaison to departments by supporting business needs and financial initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Benefit from a hybrid work model after onboarding and training, offering flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Receive industry-leading benefits
• Gain hands-on experience in both accounting and finance through reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting responsibilities.
• Work alongside leadership that promotes from within, with managers and supervisors who advanced internally.
• Join a highly stable organization with a proven track record of navigating economic cycles and continued growth.
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on excellence, integrity, and community impact.

• Benefit from a hybrid work model after onboarding and training, offering flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Receive industry-leading benefits
• Gain hands-on experience in both accounting and finance through reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting responsibilities.
• Work alongside leadership that promotes from within, with managers and supervisors who advanced internally.
• Join a highly stable organization with a proven track record of navigating economic cycles and continued growth.
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on excellence, integrity, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, analyses, and budgeting support schedules.
• Review and analyze general ledger transactions and account activity to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, reviews, and variance analysis.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting and analytical tools.
• Serve as a financial liaison to departments by supporting business needs and financial initiatives.

Qualifications For The Staff Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or general accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation is a plus.

$55K-$70K