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Intermediate Accountant

CFS
  • Naperville, IL
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    Job Description



    Intermediate Accountant



    We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Intermediate Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to key financial and reporting processes.


    Key Responsibilities of the Intermediate Accountant



    • Support and execute month-end close activities

    • Prepare and review account reconciliations

    • Analyze financial data and investigate variances

    • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

    • Assist with financial reporting and audit preparation

    • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational objectives

    • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls


    Qualifications



    • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience

    • Strong experience with month-end close processes

    • Proven expertise in account reconciliations

    • Audit experience preferred

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems

    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

    • Effective communication and collaboration skills


    What You'll Bring



    • A proactive, results-oriented approach

    • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

    • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

    • A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence


    If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise and make an impact within a collaborative finance team, we encourage you to apply.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNaperville, 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
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    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
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    • Financeunmatched
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    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
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