Staff Accountant

CFS

Des Plaines, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Auditing, Balance Sheet, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Payroll Administration, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Retail, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Treasury, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Des Plaines, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Staff Accountant
Salary $65k–$80k
Elevate your accounting career in a role with clear growth potential and strong mentorship.

Hybrid

Our Client, a rapidly growing retail and travel center organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the collaborative corporate accounting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain broad general ledger exposure within a stable, high-growth environment that offers strong development and long-term advancement opportunities.

Why Apply?

Dynamic leadership team focused on development and mentorship
Consistent work-life balance with manageable close hours
Clear promotion track into senior and leadership roles as the company expands
High-growth organization with continued store expansion initiatives
Collaborative accounting team environment with strong support structure
Exposure to a wide range of corporate accounting responsibilities
Flexible hybrid schedule with modern office location
Competitive benefits and long-term incentive opportunities

Top Responsibilities – Staff Accountant:

Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process
Perform balance sheet reconciliations including prepaids, accruals, payroll, and cash accounts
Assist with preparation of internal financial statements and variance analysis
Support fixed asset accounting including CIP reconciliations and depreciation tracking
Process payroll and benefits-related accounting entries
Assist with expense reporting platform administration and monthly reporting
Participate in local bank reconciliations and treasury support activities
Collaborate with auditors by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
Support special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives

Experience Preferred – Staff Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA track preferred)
0–2 years of accounting or audit experience
General ledger exposure and familiarity with ERP systems preferred
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

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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/