Highlights
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support a busy operations team with a high volume of data, inventory tracking, and project-related work. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career looking to build experience in accounting, inventory, and business operations .
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Accounting Clerk
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support a busy operations team with a high volume of data, inventory tracking, and project-related work. This is a hands-on role with strong exposure to both accounting and operational processes.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career looking to build experience in accounting, inventory, and business operations.
Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Clerk
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial and inventory records
- Assist with tracking inventory and materials within internal systems
- Support cycle count activities and reconciliation of discrepancies
- Help maintain and update item records, part numbers, and documentation
- Assist with basic reporting and administrative accounting tasks
- Work cross-functionally with operations to ensure data accuracy
Qualifications for the Accounting Clerk
Required:
- Some college coursework in accounting, business, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, on-site environment
- Basic Excel and computer skills (data entry focused)
Preferred:
- Exposure to inventory, accounting support, or clerical work
- Experience with data entry, reconciliations, or tracking systems
What We’re Looking For in the Accounting Clerk:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Quick learner with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to adapt and support multiple projects
Why This Role?
- Great entry point into accounting and operations
- Hands-on experience supporting real business processes
- Opportunity to build skills in inventory, reporting, and data accuracy
- Stable schedule in a collaborative team environment
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.
