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Staff Accountant

CFS
  • Highland Park, IL
  • $60,000–$80,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Staff Accountant
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 + Benefits
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Join a Growing Real Estate Development & Property Management Team
Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact while gaining hands-on exposure to real estate development, construction accounting, and property management? This Staff Accountant role offers the chance to work closely with leadership in a small, collaborative environment where your contributions will directly support the growth of the business.
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting activities, supporting project accounting, and helping improve processes as the organization continues to expand its portfolio. The ideal Staff Accountant is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited about a career in accounting and real estate.

Why You'll Love This Staff Accountant Opportunity
• Join a growing real estate development and property management company
• Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of development projects
• Work directly with company leadership and decision-makers
• Opportunity to help modernize and improve accounting processes
• High visibility and meaningful impact within a small team
• Career growth potential as the organization expands
• Flexible environment that values initiative and accountability
• Competitive compensation package
• Benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and flexible PTO

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and financial operations, including:
• Process accounts payable and accurately code invoices by project and cost category
• Manage vendor records, subcontractor documentation, W-9s, insurance certificates, and related compliance files
• Prepare and track vendor payments
• Assist with construction and development draw requests and supporting documentation
• Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate job cost records and support budget tracking activities
• Process deposits, receivables, and various property-related transactions
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities
• Support financial reporting, lender reporting, and audit/tax preparation needs
• Work across multiple entities and projects while maintaining organized financial records
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and leadership teams on accounting needs

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a related finance role
• Experience with accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Someone who takes ownership of their work and contributes to a positive team culture

$60,000-$80,000
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Keywords: Staff Accountant, Real Estate Accounting, Property Management Accounting, Construction Accounting, Accounts Payable, Month-End Close, Job Cost Accounting, QuickBooks, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Reporting

Numbers & Facts

LocationHighland Park, IL
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$60,000–$80,000 Per Year
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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