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Staff Accountant

CFS
  • Chicago, IL
    10 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description



    Staff Accountant



    We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on month-end close activities, audit preparation, and financial reporting.


    Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant


    The three most critical functions of this role include:



    • Audit Support & Preparation



      • Assist with year-end audit activities to ensure the audit final draft is completed by the end of October.

      • Respond to auditor requests and prepare supporting documentation.

      • Coordinate and track audit reports, schedules, and deliverables.



    • Journal Entry & Reconciliation Review



      • Review and analyze journal entries for accuracy and completeness.

      • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including operating accounts, payroll, investments, and other key accounts.

      • Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.



    • Revenue Recognition & Financial Analysis



      • Support revenue recognition processes and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

      • Assist with financial reporting and month-end close activities.

      • Generate ad hoc reports and support accounting initiatives as needed.




    Minimum Qualifications of the Staff Accountant



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

    • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.

    • Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.

    • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including:

      • Pivot Tables

      • Data exports/imports

      • Financial reporting and analysis



    • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.


    Preferred Skills of the Staff Accountant



    • Experience supporting external audits.

    • Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and revenue recognition.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.


    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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    Skills

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    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
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    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
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    • Import/Exportunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
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    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pivot Tablesunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
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