Staff Accountant- recent grad

CFS; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Entry-Level Accountant / Financial Analyst in Elkhart, IN (Onsite). This role offers training and mentorship to help you build solid accounting and financial analysis skills across reporting, reconciliations, and business operations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 0–2 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. You'll support month-end close, budgeting, and operational analysis within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience (internships or part-time accounting work welcome).
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated, organized, and eager to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support month-end close activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Analyze financial data and assist with budgeting, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Work with the accounting team on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position:

Entry-Level Accountant / Financial Analyst

Location:

Elkhart, IN (Onsite)

About the Opportunity for an Entry-Level Accountant / Financial Analyst:

• Great opportunity for a recent Accounting or Finance graduate to start their career with a stable and growing organization in the South Bend area.
• Join a supportive finance team that provides training and mentorship to help you build strong accounting and financial analysis skills.
• This role offers exposure to multiple areas of accounting including reporting, reconciliations, and business operations.

Overview Of The Entry-Level Accountant / Financial Analyst Role

• Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support month-end close activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Analyze financial data and assist with budgeting, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Work with the accounting team on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and special projects.

Preferred Qualifications for the Entry-Level Accountant / Financial Analyst role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience (internships or part-time accounting work welcome).
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated, organized, and eager to learn in a team environment.

Salary:

$50,000–$65,000 annually depending on experience | Onsite in South Bend, Indiana