Accounting Coordinator

CFS

Mount Prospect, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Profit & Loss Analysis, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Mount Prospect, IL
POSTED
5 days ago


Accounting Coordinator



Position Overview


Our client is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to add to their busy finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work and can jump in quickly to help clear a backlog tied to an active operational project.



Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Coordinator



  • Perform order costing analysis to support project profitability (training provided)

  • Post journal entries and assist with general accounting tasks

  • Complete bank postings, including data entry into the accounting system

  • Provide ad hoc support based on team priorities



Qualifications for the Accounting Coordinator


Required:



  • Basic understanding of accounting principles

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines


Preferred (but not required):



  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP a plus)

  • Exposure to cost accounting

  • Excel experience, including pivot tables (training available)



Work Environment & Culture



  • Collaborative, team-oriented accounting group

  • Laid-back, professional atmosphere with strong interpersonal support

  • Open office environment with natural light

  • Business casual dress code


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/