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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • Elgin, IL
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    Job Description


    Senior Accountant



    About the Senior Accountant Role:
    Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in the insurance industry. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements specific to insurance or related sectors.



    Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:



    • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

    • Prepare and analyze financial statements, reconciliations, and variance reports.

    • Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards applicable to insurance operations.

    • Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.

    • Support process improvements and system enhancements for greater efficiency.



    Requirements for the Senior Accountant:



    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).

    • 3+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to insurance or related industry strongly preferred.

    • Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

    • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

    • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.



    Why Join the team?



    • Opportunity to work in a growing insurance organization with a collaborative team.

    • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

    • Professional development and career growth opportunities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationElgin, 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 Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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