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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • Chicago, IL
  • $90,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Senior Accountant

$90,000-$110,000k + bonus

We are partnered with a growing financial services company in downtown Chicago to help them fill a newly created Senior Accountant role. This Senior Accountant opportunity offers strong visibility, meaningful ownership, and the chance to make a direct impact within a growing organization.

Why This Senior Accountant Opportunity Stands Out:

-Gain exposure to leadership and contribute to key financial decision-making.
-Take ownership of critical accounting processes and drive operational improvements.
-Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued.
-Expand your experience across financial reporting, compliance, and analysis.
-Enjoy a highly visible role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
-Top notch benefits, including flex pto, 401k match, strong healthcare
-Hybrid schedule

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:

-Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
-Lead general ledger accounting activities, reconciliations, and month-end close processes as a Senior Accountant.
-Review journal entries and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
-Support external audits, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements.
-Provide financial analysis and process improvement recommendations as a Senior Accountant.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
-4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Senior Accountant.
-Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
-CPA designation or CPA-track preferred.

Target Compensation: $90,000-$110,000k + bonus
Hybrid schedule

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, 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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