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Accounting Assistant

CFS
  • Hodgkins, IL
    1 day ago
    CFS

    Job Description



    Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant



    Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant | Full-Time | Career Growth Opportunity


    An established and growing organization is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to build a long-term career in accounting while gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of finance and business operations.


    The Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant will work closely with senior accounting leadership, supporting daily accounting activities while developing expertise in the full accounting cycle. This role offers significant exposure to accounting processes, financial systems, and opportunities for advancement.


    Key Responsibilities



    • Assist with day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities throughout the full accounting cycle

    • Support accounts receivable processes and provide backup support for accounts payable functions

    • Prepare account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records

    • Assist with financial reporting and month-end accounting activities

    • Help manage and maintain ERP and accounting systems

    • Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and process improvements

    • Support documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance-related activities

    • Contribute to ongoing operational and accounting initiatives


    Qualifications



    • Experience or working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles

    • Understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes

    • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    • Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities

    • Eagerness to learn and grow within an accounting career path

    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment


    What We Offer



    • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

    • Comprehensive benefits package

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance options

    • Stable and established work environment

    • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

    • Exposure to accounting systems and operational processes that support long-term growth


    Why Join Us?


    This Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience across accounting operations while working alongside experienced professionals. The Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant will play an important role in supporting business operations and have the chance to expand responsibilities as skills and experience grow.


    If you are a motivated accounting professional seeking a rewarding opportunity as a Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant, we encourage you to apply today.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHodgkins, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    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.

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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Bookkeepingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Oracle Applicationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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