Accountant II

CFS

Addison, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Budgeting, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, NetSuite, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Funding, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Tax Returns, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Addison, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing non-profit organization who are looking to add an Accountant to their team. The organization has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a similar accounting background to join their team as they continue their expansion.


Reasons to Work Here:



  • Medical / dental / vision

  • Strong progression and growth opportunities

  • Working closely with the CFO

  • Hybrid

  • Possible bonus opportunities

  • Strong mission statement

  • Autonomy – no micromanagement

  • $70,000 - $75,000




Job description:


The Accountant II will be a critical member of the finance team. Typical duties include recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This person will report to the Chief Financial Officer.


Responsibilities:


Accountant Related Duties:



  • This person will be responsible for maintaining the organization’s financial records in NetSuite.

  • Perform account reconciliations as assigned.

  • Monitor adherence to revenue cycle policies and procedures to maximize receivable collections.

  • Assist in the production of monthly financial statements and variance reporting.

  • Assist in the production and review of annual financial plans and operating analysis.

  • Assist in all financial audits, annual financial compliance filings, and tax returns




Grant Related Duties:



  • Manage financial aspects of grants in compliance with federal, state, and private funding requirements

  • Set up and maintain grant budgets in the accounting system

  • Track grant expenditures and ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and adequately documented

  • Reconcile grant accounts and monitor spending against approved budgets

  • Prepare and submit required financial reports to grantors accurately and on time

  • Assuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and procedures

  • Collaborate with program managers to review grant activity and resolve discrepancies

  • Perform other duties as assigned that support the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.




Qualification Requirements:



  • Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) or proven grant accounting experience

  • Knowledge of grant reporting responsibilities, systems, and procedures

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work, attention to detail, problem resolution, written and verbal communication, and organizational and planning skills.

  • Proficient in MS Office and Record-keeping techniques

  • Knowledge of HRSA practices and procedures preferred.




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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/