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Staff Accountant

CFS

Oak Brook, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Affordable Housing, Billing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Management Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Property Management, Reconciliation, Team Player, Vlookups
LOCATION
Oak Brook, IL
POSTED
16 days ago


Staff Accountant



About the Staff Accountant Opportunity:


Our client, a well‑established and mission‑driven organization in the affordable housing sector, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their collaborative finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independent work, managing complex reconciliations, and supporting a high‑impact organization that serves communities across multiple properties.


If you thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment and enjoy variety in your month‑to‑month responsibilities, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to meaningful work.



Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

Reconciliations & General Accounting (Primary Focus)



  • Complete bank reconciliations for 200+ accounts across multiple entities

  • Perform A/R reconciliations for 30 HUD‑funded housing properties

  • Track tenant portions using multiple billing systems

  • Manage and reconcile high‑volume intercompany accounts


Accounts Payable (1 Day/Week)



  • Serve as AP backup, including cutting checks for 30 companies


Month-End & Audit Support



  • Prepare journal entries for approximately 30 entities

  • Assist with month-end close procedures

  • Support both internal and HUD audit preparation

  • Work in a paperless system using Acumatica



Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:


Must‑Haves:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  • 1–3 years of accounting experience

  • Strong Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUPs; many templates already built)

  • Ability to work independently and handle high‑volume, multi‑entity workflows


Nice‑to‑Haves:



  • Nonprofit experience

  • Exposure to HUD, affordable housing, or property management accounting

  • Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP systems

  • Previous audit prep experience



Why You’ll Love This Role



  • Work in a mostly remote environment

  • Join a supportive team with strong leadership

  • Opportunity to gain experience across multiple entities and HUD‑funded properties

  • Meaningful work that contributes directly to community stability

  • Grow your skills in a high‑volume, fast‑paced accounting environment


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/

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