Staff Accountant

CFS

Glenview, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Banking Services, Billing, Cash Applications, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Employee Orientation, Expense Allocation, Financial Reporting, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Team Player
LOCATION
Glenview, IL
POSTED
13 days ago


Staff Accountant




Position Overview


We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to support a growing organization during a period of operational transition and system implementation. This role will play a key part in maintaining daily accounting functions, supporting reporting needs, and assisting with month-end close activities.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is comfortable working independently.



Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant



  • Perform cash application and reconciliation, matching transactions across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll

  • Complete bank reconciliations as part of the month-end close process

  • Review and support accounts payable and invoicing, including allocating expenses across multiple entities or clients

  • Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

  • Generate and maintain ad hoc financial reports using Excel and Google Sheets

  • Analyze data and ensure accuracy of financial records and reporting



Daily Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant



  • Review and manage cash activity within the accounting system

  • Work through reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

  • Support invoice review and expense allocation processes

  • Create and update tracking documents and reports

  • Collaborate with accounting leadership on reporting and close activities



Qualifications for the Staff Accountant


Required:



  • Strong experience with QuickBooks

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets

  • Experience with cash and bank reconciliations

  • Accounts Payable experience

  • Solid understanding of the full accounting cycle


Preferred:



  • Experience with NetSuite

  • Exposure to month-end close processes (prepaids, assets, reporting)

  • Experience with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis



Work Environment & Culture



  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment

  • Strong communication culture using digital tools

  • Opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership


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/