Staff Accoutnant

CFS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong healthcare

401k match

Flexible PTO

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

CFS in downtown Chicago is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting with hands-on accountability and exposure to strategic projects. This hybrid role offers visibility across the organization, collaboration with leadership, and opportunities to drive process improvements and system enhancements using Microsoft Dynamics.

Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ year or internship of accounting experience in public accounting or a corporate environment.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end close processes.
• Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, or similar ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations as the Staff Accountant.
• Support monthly close activities and maintain accurate financial records as a Staff Accountant.
• Assist with lender reporting, audit preparation, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with accounting leadership on process improvements and Microsoft Dynamics enhancements.
• Support transactional accounting activities and special projects while...

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

ERP experience

Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains

Job description

Staff Accountant

$55,000 to $75,000

Looking to build your accounting career with a well-respected growing company in downtown Chicago. This Staff Accountant opportunity offers hands‑on accounting experience, exposure to strategic projects, and visibility across a growing organization.

Why Take This Staff Accountant

• Gain experience beyond traditional accounting with a growing company
• Work closely with leadership and contribute to high‑visibility reporting and special projects
• Play a key role in system enhancements and process automation initiatives
• Enjoy exceptional benefits, including strong healthcare, 401k match, flex PTO
• Take ownership of your work and develop into a well‑rounded accounting professional
• Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant

• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations as the Staff Accountant
• Support monthly close activities and maintain accurate financial records as a Staff Accountant
• Assist with lender reporting, audit preparation, and compliance documentation
• Partner with accounting leadership on process improvements and Microsoft Dynamics enhancements
• Support transactional accounting activities and special projects while

Qualifications For The Staff Accountant

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 1+ year or internship of accounting experience in public accounting or a corporate environment
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end close processes
• Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, or similar ERP experience preferred

Compensation: $55,000-$75,000k

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

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